A medium-sized wolf spider species native to Europe, characterized by distinctive radial patterns and robust hunting behaviors.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Terrestrial environments including grasslands, meadows, forest edges, and agricultural landscapes across Mediterranean and temperate European regions
Ecological Role
Crucial predator controlling insect populations, serving as both prey and predator in complex ecosystem food webs
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Dark brown to grayish exoskeleton with distinctive radial striped pattern, providing camouflage
- LIMBS WINGS Strong, agile legs adapted for ground hunting with excellent terrestrial locomotion capabilities
- HEAD SENSORY Eight highly sensitive eyes arranged in three rows, providing exceptional visual and vibrational prey detection
- BODY STRUCTURE Robust body with typical wolf spider configuration, approximately 10-15 mm in body length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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