Pardosa atromedia
Banks, 1904
Pardosa atromedia is a of thin-legged wolf spider in the Lycosidae. It is found in the United States. As a member of the Pardosa, it shares the characteristic long leg spines and elevated typical of this diverse and abundant group of wolf spiders. The species was described by Banks in 1904.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pardosa atromedia: //pɑːrˈdoʊsə æˈtroʊmiːdiə//
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Identification
As a Pardosa , P. atromedia possesses long leg spines that are nearly perpendicular to the leg axis, distinguishing it from most other wolf spiders where spines are shorter and more parallel to the leg surface. The hind pair of legs is notably long, often making the spines on this pair the most visible. Mature males may exhibit color patterns distinct from females. Definitive species identification requires microscopic examination of genitalia: the paired in females and the modified in males.
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Distribution
United States.
Similar Taxa
- Other Pardosa speciesShare the -level traits of long perpendicular leg spines and elevated ; require examination of genitalia for definitive separation.
- Other Lycosidae generaDistinguished by spine orientation and leg proportions; Pardosa has longer, more perpendicular spines compared to the shorter, more parallel spines typical of most other wolf spiders.