Allocosa subparva
Dondale & Redner, 1983
Allocosa subparva is a small wolf spider described by Dondale & Redner in 1983. It is distributed throughout western North America from Oregon and Idaho south to Nayarit, Mexico. The inhabits riparian environments, particularly lake and river shorelines and stream beds. It is active year-round, with mature males present in most months except March and November.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Allocosa subparva: /ˌæloʊˈkoʊsə sʌbˈpɑrvə/
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Identification
Males distinguished by folded process of covering basal process and visible base of embolus in view. Females identified by with excavation visible through ventral wall, open dorsally. and lacking setae, without pale submarginal band. See Dondale and Redner 1983 for detailed illustrations.
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Habitat
Riparian at elevations up to 2,200 meters. Most frequently observed on lake and river shorelines, stream beds, and under stones. Less commonly found in grasses and lawns.
Distribution
Western North America. Northern limit: Oregon to Idaho. Southern limit: Nayarit, Mexico.
Seasonality
Mature females active year-round. Mature males documented in all months except March and November.
Similar Taxa
- Other Allocosa speciesAllocosa subparva distinguished by specific male and female genitalia characters and , setae-lacking
- Other LycosidaeLacks pale submarginal band and prominent setae typical of many wolf spiders
More Details
Diagnostic References
Detailed morphological descriptions and illustrations in Dondale and Redner 1983
Observation Data
264 observations documented on iNaturalist