Pardosa wyuta
Gertsch, 1934
Wyuta Wolf Spider
Pardosa wyuta is a of thin-legged wolf spider in the Lycosidae, first described by Gertsch in 1934. Like other members of the Pardosa, it is a small to medium-sized active hunter with characteristic long spines on its legs. The species occurs in western North America, with records from Alberta and British Columbia in Canada. As with most Pardosa species, identification to species level requires microscopic examination of genitalia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pardosa wyuta: /pɑːrˈdoʊsə waɪˈjuːtə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. The belongs to the western North American fauna of Pardosa.
Similar Taxa
- Pardosa valensSimilar western North American Pardosa ; both occur in overlapping ranges and require genitalia examination for reliable separation.
- Pardosa xerampelinaAnother western Pardosa with similar preferences and body size; distinguished by and male structure.