Piratula cantralli
(Wallace & Exline, 1978)
Cantrall's Wolf Spider
Piratula cantralli is a of wolf in the Lycosidae, originally described as Pirata cantralli by Wallace and Exline in 1978. The species is known from the northern United States and Canada, with records from Alberta and Manitoba. It belongs to the Piratula, which comprises semi-aquatic wolf spiders often found in association with wetlands and riparian . This species is rarely recorded, with only six observations documented on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Piratula cantralli: //ˌpɪrətˈjuːlə ˈkæntræli//
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States and Canada, specifically from the provinces of Alberta and Manitoba in Canada. The occurs in northern North America.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Pirata cantralli Wallace & Exline, 1978, this was later transferred to the Piratula. The basionym Pirata cantralli reflects the historical placement of this species within the broader Pirata group before taxonomic revision.
Observation Rarity
As of the source data, only six observations of this have been recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting it is either genuinely rare, under-recorded, or difficult to identify in the field.