Hogna baltimoriana
(Keyserling, 1877)
Unbanded Wolf Spider
Hogna baltimoriana is a of wolf spider in the Lycosidae, commonly known as the Unbanded Wolf Spider. It is found in the United States and Canada. The species is one of several Hogna species documented as prey for the spider wasp Anoplius aethiops, which paralyzes these spiders to provision its nest.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hogna baltimoriana: //ˈhɒɡ.nə ˌbɔl.tɪ.mɔːr.iˈæ.nə//
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Distribution
United States and Canada. GBIF records indicate presence in North America broadly, with specific documentation from USA and Canada.
Ecological Role
Prey for spider wasps. Documented as a for Anoplius aethiops (Pompilidae), which paralyzes the spider and caches it in underground burrows as food for its developing larvae.
More Details
Predator-Prey Documentation
Hogna baltimoriana is specifically listed among known spiders for the spider wasp Anoplius aethiops, alongside other lycosids including H. helluo, H. carolinensis, H. aspersa, and H. frondicola. This is known to target large wolf spiders, paralyzing them with venom and transporting them to burrows where an is laid on the immobilized spider.