Schizocosa mimula
(Gertsch, 1934)
A wolf spider in the Lycosidae, Schizocosa mimula is a ground-dwelling found in Mexico and the southwestern United States. Like other members of its , it likely exhibits typical lycosid including active hunting without webs and maternal care of sacs. The species was described by Gertsch in 1934 and remains poorly documented in scientific literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Schizocosa mimula: /ˌskɪzoʊˈkoʊsə ˈmɪmjʊlə/
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Distribution
Mexico and the southwestern United States. GBIF records indicate presence in Mexico and the USA, with distribution spanning Middle America and North America.
Similar Taxa
- Schizocosa ocreataBoth are medium-sized wolf spiders in the same with overlapping geographic ranges in North America, requiring examination of genitalia or detailed pattern analysis for definitive identification.
- Schizocosa mccookiAnother congeneric with similar ground-dwelling habits and preferences in western North American grasslands and open areas.