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Schizocosa avida
lance wolf spider
Schizocosa avida is a species of wolf spider (family Lycosidae) native to North America. It is one of the most frequently observed Schizocosa species, with substantial iNaturalist documentation. The species is known to serve as a host for the parasitic mantidfly Climaciella brunnea, whose larvae board female spiders and consume their egg sac contents. Like other wolf spiders, it is a ground-dwelling active hunter.
Schizocosa retrorsa
Schizocosa retrorsa is a wolf spider species in the family Lycosidae, found in the United States and Mexico. As a member of the genus Schizocosa, it shares characteristics with other wolf spiders including ground-dwelling habits and active hunting behavior. The species has been recorded as a host for the mantidfly Climaciella brunnea, whose larvae parasitize spider egg sacs.