Alopecosa hirtipes

(Kulczyński, 1907)

Alopecosa hirtipes is an wolf ( Lycosidae) distributed across northern North America and Eurasia. The has been studied for its reproductive biology, with research documenting correlations between female body size, mass, and clutch characteristics. As a ground-dwelling lycosid, it inhabits tundra and cold-adapted where it exhibits typical wolf spider behaviors including maternal care of sacs.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Alopecosa hirtipes: //ˌæləˈpiːkoʊsə ˈhɜːrtəˌpiːz//

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Habitat

tundra and cold northern environments. Specific microhabitat preferences within Arctic are not well documented in available sources.

Distribution

Circumpolar distribution including Canada, Alaska (USA), and Russia (extending from Europe to the Far East). Present in Manitoba, Canada, and across northern regions of North America and Eurasia.

Life Cycle

Females produce containing multiple young. Clutch size and cocoon mass show variable correlation with female body size across years. Reproductive output has been documented as influenced by female size and mass, though specific developmental stages and timing are not detailed in available sources.

Behavior

Females exhibit maternal care through production and transport of . Retreats to lower vegetation or substrate for overnight shelter has been inferred from related , but not directly documented for this .

Similar Taxa

Pardosa glacialis wolf studied alongside A. hirtipes in reproductive biology research; both species share similar and characteristics but differ in specific reproductive parameters