Schizocosa aulonia
Dondale, 1969
Schizocosa aulonia is a wolf spider described by Dondale in 1969 from the Great Lakes region. It is closely associated with beach and sand dune in northeastern Illinois. The species resembles S. retrorsa, with which it shares morphological similarities.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Schizocosa aulonia: //ˌskɪtsəˈkoʊsə ɔːˈloʊniə//
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Identification
Closely resembles Schizocosa retrorsa; distinguished by subtle morphological characters requiring detailed examination. Pattern includes stripes on the and a dark cardiac mark on the , typical of the .
Habitat
Beaches and sand dunes of northeastern Illinois. Associated with open, sandy environments in the Great Lakes region.
Distribution
Northeastern Illinois, Great Lakes region of North America. Known from type locality and surrounding sand dune .
Similar Taxa
- Schizocosa retrorsaMorphologically similar; S. aulonia described in part to distinguish these
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Taxonomic history
Described as new in 1969 from Great Lakes region material previously confused with related