Hogna ammophila

(Wallace, 1942)

Hogna ammophila is a of wolf spider in the Lycosidae. It is a member of the Hogna, which includes large, ground-dwelling hunting spiders. The specific epithet "ammophila" (Greek for "sand-loving") suggests an association with sandy , though detailed natural history information for this particular species is limited in available sources.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hogna ammophila: //ˈhɔɡ.nə əˈmoʊ.fɪ.lə//

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Habitat

The specific epithet "ammophila" indicates a preference for sandy environments. Based on the Hogna and related , this spider likely inhabits sandy substrates including dunes, beaches, and other loose-soil . However, specific microhabitat preferences for H. ammophila have not been documented in available literature.

Distribution

Recorded from the United States (North America). Distribution records are sparse, with only two iNaturalist observations documented.

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Etymology

The name "ammophila" derives from Greek roots: "ammos" (sand) and "philos" (loving), indicating the species' apparent ecological preference for sandy .

Taxonomic Note

Hogna ammophila was described by Wallace in 1942. The Hogna is part of the diverse wolf spider Lycosidae, which contains over 2,300 described globally. Hogna species are generally large, active hunters that do not build webs to capture prey.

Data Limitations

Available information for this is extremely limited. The species has only two documented iNaturalist observations and lacks published species-specific natural history studies. Most ecological inferences would require extrapolation from better-known , which is not justified without explicit supporting evidence.