Geolycosa gosoga

(Chamberlin, 1925)

Geolycosa gosoga is a of burrowing wolf in the Lycosidae. It is to the United States, with records from the southwestern and south-central regions including New Mexico and surrounding areas. As a member of the Geolycosa, it constructs deep, -lined burrows in sandy soils and is primarily .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Geolycosa gosoga: //dʒiːoʊlaɪˈkoʊsə ɡoʊˈsoʊɡə//

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Habitat

Sandy soils in open areas with sparse vegetation; constructs deep vertical burrows lined with , often with debris-incorporated turrets at the entrance.

Distribution

United States; recorded from New Mexico and adjacent south-central/southwestern states.

Behavior

Nocturnally active; males wander in search of females during late summer and early autumn mating season. and occupy -lined burrows, with juveniles typically remaining near maternal burrows.

Similar Taxa

Geolycosa missouriensisOverlaps in distribution and preference; both are large burrowing wolf with similar burrow construction and habits. G. missouriensis has a more northerly and easterly range centered on the Great Plains.
Hogna spp.Similar large size and general wolf appearance, but Hogna lacks the elevated and burrowing specialization of Geolycosa; arrangement and use differ.