Spotted Wolf Spider

Pardosa amentata (Clerck, 1757)

Brown prosoma and yellow-red, annulated legs. Black opisthosoma with reddish pattern or dark brown.

Spotted Wolf Spider

Identification

Brown prosoma and yellow-red, annulated legs. Black opisthosoma with reddish pattern or dark brown.

ORDER

Arachnida

FAMILY

Lycosidae

TYPE

Spiders

Widespread and common in much of the UK. Found in a wide range of open, often damp habitats.

Woodland, grassland, wetlands, gardens

Coming soon

Spring to mid-summer, and autumn

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LATIN NAME

Pardosa amentata

Size (MM)

Body length male: 6 mm Body length female: 6-7 mm

iucn Status
lc