Hogna antelucana
(Montgomery, 1904)
Hogna antelucana is a of wolf spider in the Lycosidae. It is a ground-dwelling, hunter found in the United States. As a member of the Hogna, it is a relatively large wolf spider with well-developed adapted for low-light conditions. The species was described by Montgomery in 1904.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hogna antelucana: /ˈhɔɡ.nə ˌæn.tɛ.luˈkæ.nə/
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Identification
Hogna antelucana can be distinguished from other Hogna by examination of genitalic structures, particularly the male and female . Like other Hogna species, it has eight arranged in three rows with two large eyes. The Hogna is separated from similar wolf spider genera such as Tigrosa and Lycosa by subtle morphological differences in eye arrangement, leg spination, and genitalia.
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Distribution
United States.
Similar Taxa
- Hogna carolinensisSimilar large size and general appearance; requires examination of genitalia for definitive separation.
- Hogna aspersaOverlaps in distribution and ; subtle differences in coloration and genitalic distinguish the .
- Tigrosa speciesFormerly included in Hogna; separated based on differences in arrangement and genitalia.