Wolf spiders are an adaptive arachnid and are found right across Australia, within a vast number of habitats including open woodlands, grasslands, wet coastal forests, alpine meadows, and …

Wolf spiders have eight eyes in three rows (4,2,2), with the four smaller eyes in front and the four largest arranged in a square on top of the high and convex head. Two of the commonest …

The Australian wolf spider gets its name from its distinct hunting skills. They use their agility and excellent eyesight to stalk their prey, much like a wolf. As Australian wolf spiders have been …

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 …

Garden Wolf Spiders are found throughout southern Australia. Most live in leaf litter or in burrows in fairly open ground. Its open burrows are often seen in Sydney gardens. The best time to see …

There are currently ca. 150 species of wolf spiders in 4 subfamilies (Zoicinae, Venoniinae, Artoriinae and Lycosinae) and ca. 25 genera known from Australia. The Zoicinae include only …

Family: Lycosidae (Wolf Spiders). 130 known species in Australia, most in the genus Lycosa. Many other Australian species of wolf spiders are similar in appearance. Distribution: Species …

Artoriopsis is a genus of wolf spiders endemic to Australia. Their body size ranges from 3 to 11 mm, with males smaller than females. They appear to prefer open, vegetated or sandy areas …

Wolf spiders are among the most common and diverse of Australia's spider families, and familiar all over the world. They are quintessential Australian ground-dwelling hunting spiders, found …

Other Common Names: Australian Wolf Spider Species documented in 1865 by L. Koch. Description. The images accompanying this page is assumed to be those of a juvenile Lycosa …