A small wolf spider species belonging to the Lycosidae family, characterized by intricate courtship behaviors and distinctive locomotion patterns in the Pardosa genus.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Temperate forest floors, grasslands, and low vegetation zones across European regions, particularly in woodland and meadow ecosystems with moderate humidity and leaf litter cover.
Ecological Role
Plays a crucial role in controlling insect populations, serving as an important predator in ground-level ecosystems and contributing to invertebrate population dynamics.
Morphology
SKIN COATDark brown to grayish exoskeleton with intricate pattern camouflaging against forest floor substrates
LIMBS WINGSEight legs adapted for rapid ground movement, covered in sensitive sensory hairs for environmental navigation
HEAD SENSORYEight eyes arranged in three rows, with excellent visual perception and vibration-sensing capabilities for prey detection
BODY STRUCTURESmall spider with typical wolf spider body plan, body length approximately 4-7 mm, characterized by robust cephalothorax and abdomen with cryptic coloration
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: John Blackwall
