Trochosa

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Araneomorphae
Family: Lycosidae
Genus: Trochosa

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trochosa: /troʊˈkoʊ.sə/

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Images

Erdwolfsspinne Trochosa terricola 2 by Holger Krisp. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Trochosa ruricola (26232793164) by Donald Hobern from Copenhagen, Denmark. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Trochosa ruricola (26838066845) by Donald Hobern from Copenhagen, Denmark. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Trochosa ruricola (26838071895) by Donald Hobern from Copenhagen, Denmark. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Trochosa ruricola (26021456873) by Donald Hobern from Copenhagen, Denmark. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Trochosa ruricola (26021444923) by Donald Hobern from Copenhagen, Denmark. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Summary

Trochosa is a large genus of wolf spiders that is found worldwide. The genus includes several species in North America, characterized by distinct markings on their carapace and a preference for terrestrial habitats.

Physical Characteristics

In T. ruricola and T. terricola, there are two small dark, parallel, longitudinal stripes on the anterior portion of the carapace, often situated between the posterior lateral eyes (PLE) and the fovea.

Identification Tips

Look for the characteristic dark stripes on the carapace. These are often most visible in T. ruricola and T. terricola.

Habitat

Commonly found in yards and sometimes wandering indoors.

Distribution

North America, specifically found in areas including Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Alabama, northwestern Florida, Tennessee, and parts of the northeast coast.

Similar Taxa

Tigrosa