Radiated Wolf Spider

Hogna radiata · Order: Araneae · Family: Lycosidae

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Radiated Wolf Spider
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The radiated wolf spider lives in grassy areas, parks, and forests. It is native to southern Europe, the Balkans, North Africa, and Central Asia. It hunts small insects that are less than a fifth of its own size.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it lives

Found on grass, in parks, and in forested areas.

Source: Wikipedia

What it eats

A wandering hunter that catches insects smaller than about 20 % of its own body size.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it comes from

Occurs in southern Europe from central France, throughout the Balkans, in North Africa, and into Central Asia.

Source: Wikipedia

Same family (Lycosidae)

Rabid Wolf SpiderRabid Wolf SpiderRabidosa rabidaCan biteWetland Giant Wolf SpiderWetland Giant Wolf SpiderTigrosa helluoCan biteCarolina Wolf SpiderCarolina Wolf SpiderHogna carolinensisCan biteTigrosa annexaTigrosa annexaTigrosa annexaGeorgia Wolf SpiderGeorgia Wolf SpiderTigrosa georgicolaKoch's Wolf SpiderKoch's Wolf SpiderAlopecosa kochi

Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogna_radiata

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