Hesperocosa
Gertsch & Wallace, 1937
Species Guides
1Hesperocosa is a of wolf spiders ( Lycosidae) established in 1937. It contains a single , Hesperocosa unica, known only from the United States. The genus is poorly studied, with limited published information on its and .
Pronunciation
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Identification
As a , Hesperocosa is effectively synonymous with its sole Hesperocosa unica. Identification relies on characteristics of that species. Within Lycosidae, the genus would require examination of genitalic and somatic to distinguish from related genera.
Distribution
United States. Specific state or regional records are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic status
Hesperocosa was erected by Gertsch & Wallace in 1937. As of 2017, the remains with Hesperocosa unica as the sole included . No additional species have been described.
Research limitations
Available sources provide minimal biological information. The has only 2 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.