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Wolf spiders are members of the family Lycosidae (from Ancient Greek λύκος (lúkos) 'wolf'), named for their robust and agile hunting skills and excellent eyesight. They live mostly in solitude, hunt alone, and usually do not spin webs .
Chaetopelma olivaceum is a species of mygalomorph spider, belonging to the tarantula family (Theraphosidae). It has many synonyms, including Ischnocolus jerusalemensis. [1] Common names used include black furry, [2] black tarantula and Middle East gold. [3]
1 sty 2023 · New data on the wolf spiders of Iraq are provided. Two species, Arctosa similis Schenkel, 1938 and Lycosa piochardi Simon, 1876, are reported from Iraq for the first time, and additional...
Alopecosa is a spider genus in the family Lycosidae (wolf spiders), with about 160 species. They have a largely Eurasian distribution, although some species are found in North Africa and North America.
25 kwi 2018 · Alopecosa striatipes (C.L. Koch, 1839) is identified as a new record for the Turkish araneofauna. Its morphology is briefly described and illustrated. Keywords: Araneae, Lycosidae, fauna, new ...
19 wrz 2023 · Wolf Spiders are widely spread across the Middle East and hunt during the night when their large beady eyes could be reflected by the glow of a torch. Although they make temporary burrows during the day to hide from the heat, this species has no real home and wanders around looking for opportunistic prey.
29 wrz 2020 · A large burrowing wolf spider, Lycosa macrophthalma sp. nov., is described from the holotype female from central Iran. The new species can be easily distinguished from all congeners by...
