Allocosa absoluta
(Gertsch, 1934)
Allocosa absoluta is a wolf spider in the Lycosidae, first described by Gertsch in 1934. The species is known from the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other lycosids, it is a ground-dwelling active hunter that does not construct webs to capture prey.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Allocosa absoluta: /æloʊˈkoʊsə æb.səˈluːtə/
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Distribution
Recorded from the southwestern United States and Mexico. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America and Middle America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
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