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Grey Wolf Spider - Pardosa serrata (Lycosa serrata)

FAMILY LYCOSIDAE

This page contains pictures and information about Grey Wolf Spiders that we found in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia.
 
Body length 15mm
 
This Wolf Spider can be found hunting on ground in garden at night. They move very fast when in pursuit of prey. 
 
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The second picture shows its large chelicerae. Also notice the arrangement of it eight eyes.
 

Reference:
1. A Guide to Australian Spiders - Densey Clyne, Melbourne, Nelson 1969, p45.
2. Pardosa serrata (L. Koch, 1877) - The Wolf Spiders of Australia (Araneae, Lycosidae). 
3. Australian Spiders in colour - Ramon Mascord, Reed Books Pty Ltd, 1970, p106.

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Last updated: July 13, 2007.