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Pardosa albomaculata
Thin-legged wolf spider
Pardosa albomaculata is a species of thin-legged wolf spider in the family Lycosidae, originally described by Emerton in 1885. It was previously treated as a synonym of P. groenlandica but has been reestablished as a distinct species based on morphological differences in male palpal structures and female epigynes. It belongs to the glacialis/groenlandica species complex, a group of closely related Holarctic Pardosa species. The species is part of the most abundant genus of wolf spiders in North America.
Pardosa atlantica
Atlantic wolf spider, thin-legged wolf spider
Pardosa atlantica is a species of wolf spider in the family Lycosidae, described by Emerton in 1913. As a member of the genus Pardosa, commonly known as thin-legged wolf spiders, it belongs to one of the most abundant wolf spider genera in North America. The species is found in the United States, though specific details about its ecology and biology remain limited in available literature. Like other Pardosa species, it is likely a ground-dwelling, active hunter.
Pardosa atromedia
Pardosa atromedia is a species of thin-legged wolf spider in the family Lycosidae. It is found in the United States. As a member of the genus Pardosa, it shares the characteristic long leg spines and elevated cephalothorax typical of this diverse and abundant group of wolf spiders. The species was described by Banks in 1904.
Pardosa californica
Pardosa californica is a species of thin-legged wolf spider in the family Lycosidae, first described by Keyserling in 1887. It belongs to the genus Pardosa, which comprises small to medium-sized wolf spiders characterized by long spines on their legs that are nearly perpendicular to the leg axis. The species is found in the United States and Mexico. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with moist habitats near water sources, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited.
Pardosa concinna
Thin-legged Wolf Spider
Pardosa concinna is a species of thin-legged wolf spider in the family Lycosidae. Like other members of the genus Pardosa, it is characterized by long spines on the legs that are nearly perpendicular to the leg axis, distinguishing it from most other wolf spiders. The species is found in western North America, with records from Alberta and British Columbia in Canada, and parts of the United States. Species-level identification requires microscopic examination of genitalia.
Pardosa dorsuncata
Pardosa dorsuncata is a species of thin-legged wolf spider in the family Lycosidae. It was described by Lowrie and Dondale in 1981. The species is found in the United States and Canada, with records from Alberta and British Columbia in Canada. As a member of the genus Pardosa, it shares characteristics typical of this widespread group of small to medium-sized wolf spiders.
Pardosa fuscula
Pardosa fuscula is a small to medium-sized wolf spider in the family Lycosidae, distributed across the United States and Canada. As a member of the thin-legged wolf spider genus Pardosa, it exhibits characteristic long leg spines and elevated cephalothorax typical of the group. The species occupies diverse habitats including wetlands, woodlands, and open fields. Identification to species level requires microscopic examination of genitalia.
Pardosa hyperborea
Pardosa hyperborea is a species of thin-legged wolf spider in the family Lycosidae. It has a transcontinental distribution spanning the Nearctic and Palearctic regions, occurring in northern North America, Greenland, and across northern Eurasia from Europe to Siberia. The species inhabits high-latitude and high-elevation environments, reflecting adaptations to cold climates. Like other members of the genus Pardosa, it exhibits characteristic long leg spines and elevated cephalothorax morphology.
Pardosa labradorensis
Labrador Thin-legged Wolf Spider
Pardosa labradorensis is a species of thin-legged wolf spider in the family Lycosidae. As a member of the genus Pardosa, it shares the characteristic long, perpendicular leg spines that distinguish this group from other wolf spiders. The species is found in northern North America, with records from the United States and Canada. Like other Pardosa species, it is likely associated with moist habitats, though specific ecological details for this species are limited.
Pardosa lowriei
Lowrie's Thin-legged Wolf Spider
Pardosa lowriei is a species of thin-legged wolf spider in the family Lycosidae, first described by Kronestedt in 1975. As a member of the genus Pardosa, it is characterized by long spines on the legs that are nearly perpendicular to the leg axis, distinguishing it from other wolf spider genera. The species is found in the United States and Canada. Like other Pardosa species, it is likely a ground-dwelling active hunter, though specific behavioral details for this species are not well documented.
Pardosa mackenziana
Mackenzie's Thin-legged Wolf Spider
Pardosa mackenziana is a species of thin-legged wolf spider in the family Lycosidae. It is found across the United States and Canada, with confirmed records from Alberta and British Columbia. Like other members of the genus Pardosa, it is a small to medium-sized ground-dwelling spider. A 2000 life history study in central Alberta documented its reproductive behavior, including females sunning their egg sacs to aid incubation.
Pardosa mercurialis
Pardosa mercurialis is a species of thin-legged wolf spider in the family Lycosidae, found in the United States. It belongs to the genus Pardosa, which comprises small to medium-sized wolf spiders characterized by long, perpendicular leg spines. Species-level identification requires microscopic examination of genitalia. Like other Pardosa species, it is likely ground-dwelling and associated with varied terrestrial habitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pardosa metlakatla
thin-legged wolf spider
Pardosa metlakatla is a species of thin-legged wolf spider in the family Lycosidae, first described by Emerton in 1917. As a member of the genus Pardosa, it belongs to one of the most abundant and widespread wolf spider genera in North America. The species occurs in the United States and Canada, with confirmed records from Alberta and British Columbia. Like other Pardosa species, it is characterized by long, perpendicular leg spines and a preference for moist habitats near water.
Pardosa milvina
shore spider
Pardosa milvina, commonly known as the shore spider, is a small wolf spider in the family Lycosidae. This species is notable for its well-studied behavioral ecology, particularly its antipredator responses to chemical cues from larger predators. Females provide extensive parental care, carrying egg sacs attached to their spinnerets for 12–30 days and subsequently carrying spiderlings for 3–24 days. The species has been extensively researched for its predator-prey interactions, silk-mediated communication, and parental investment strategies.
Pardosa modica
Little Banded Wolf Spider
Pardosa modica is a species of wolf spider in the family Lycosidae, commonly known as the Little Banded Wolf Spider. It is one of approximately 65 Pardosa species recognized in the United States and 75 species north of Mexico. As a member of the 'thin-legged wolf spiders,' it is characterized by distinctive leg spines and is typically small to medium in size. The species is distributed across the United States and Canada, including records from Alberta and Manitoba.
Pardosa moesta
Shiny Wolf Spider
Pardosa moesta is a small to medium-sized wolf spider (family Lycosidae) belonging to the 'moesta species group' in the Nearctic region. It is one of the most abundant wolf spiders in North American grasslands, characterized by its 'thin-legged' morphology with long spines nearly perpendicular to the leg axis. The species has an annual life cycle with overwintering as subadults, and exhibits maternal care through egg sac transport. It serves as host for parasitoid wasps including Baeus sp. (Scelionidae) and Gelis sp. (Ichneumonidae), with documented egg sac parasitism rates around 14.6%.
Pardosa orophila
Pardosa orophila is a species of thin-legged wolf spider in the family Lycosidae, first described by Gertsch in 1933. The species is found in the United States and Mexico. Like other members of the genus Pardosa, it is a ground-dwelling, cursorial hunter. Specific details about its ecology and behavior remain poorly documented in published sources.
Pardosa pauxilla
thin-legged wolf spider
Pardosa pauxilla is a small wolf spider in the family Lycosidae, first described by Montgomery in 1904. It belongs to the genus Pardosa, commonly known as thin-legged wolf spiders, characterized by distinctive long leg spines perpendicular to the leg axis. The species is documented from the United States, with 626 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Like other Pardosa species, it likely inhabits diverse environments including wetlands, woodlands, and open fields.
Pardosa saxatilis
Pardosa saxatilis is a species of wolf spider in the family Lycosidae, found in the United States and Canada. It belongs to the genus Pardosa, commonly known as "thin-legged wolf spiders," which are among the most abundant wolf spiders in North America. The species name "saxatilis" (meaning "of rocks" or "rock-dwelling") suggests an association with rocky habitats. Like other members of its genus, it is a small to medium-sized active hunter.
Pardosa steva
Pardosa steva is a species of thin-legged wolf spider in the family Lycosidae, described by Lowrie and Gertsch in 1955. Like other members of the genus Pardosa, it is a small to medium-sized, ground-dwelling spider. The species is known from western North America, with confirmed records from Alberta, Canada and Idaho, United States. As with most Pardosa species, identification to species level requires microscopic examination of genitalia.
Pardosa tesquorum
thin-legged wolf spider
Pardosa tesquorum is a small to medium-sized wolf spider in the family Lycosidae, belonging to the genus Pardosa, commonly known as thin-legged wolf spiders. The species has a broad distribution spanning the Palearctic and Nearctic regions, occurring across Russia, Mongolia, China, the United States, and Canada. Like other members of its genus, it is characterized by long, slender legs with distinctive perpendicular spines. Specific ecological details for this species are limited in published literature.
Pardosa tuoba
Pardosa tuoba is a species of wolf spider in the family Lycosidae, first described by Chamberlin in 1919. It belongs to the genus Pardosa, commonly known as thin-legged wolf spiders, which are among the most abundant wolf spiders in North America. The species is known from the United States, though specific details about its ecology and distribution remain limited in available sources. As with other Pardosa species, it is likely a ground-dwelling active hunter.
Pardosa vadosa
thin-legged wolf spider
Pardosa vadosa is a species of thin-legged wolf spider in the family Lycosidae, first described by Barnes in 1959. As a member of the genus Pardosa, it shares the characteristic long, perpendicular leg spines that distinguish this group from other wolf spiders. The species occurs in the United States and Mexico. Like other Pardosa species, it is likely ground-dwelling and associated with varied terrestrial habitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited.
Pardosa wyuta
Wyuta Wolf Spider
Pardosa wyuta is a species of thin-legged wolf spider in the family Lycosidae, first described by Gertsch in 1934. Like other members of the genus Pardosa, it is a small to medium-sized active hunter with characteristic long spines on its legs. The species occurs in western North America, with records from Alberta and British Columbia in Canada. As with most Pardosa species, identification to species level requires microscopic examination of genitalia.
Pardosa xerampelina
Ubiquitous Thin-legged Wolf Spider
Pardosa xerampelina is a small to medium-sized wolf spider in the family Lycosidae, commonly known as the Ubiquitous Thin-legged Wolf Spider. The species is widely distributed across North America, occurring throughout the United States and Canada including Alberta and British Columbia. As a member of the genus Pardosa, it shares the characteristic long, perpendicular leg spines that distinguish thin-legged wolf spiders from other lycosids. The species epithet "xerampelina" derives from Greek roots referring to color change, possibly alluding to seasonal or individual variation in appearance.
Pardosa yavapa
Pardosa yavapa is a species of thin-legged wolf spider in the family Lycosidae. It belongs to the genus Pardosa, a diverse and abundant group of small to medium-sized wolf spiders characterized by their distinctive leg spination. The species was described by Chamberlin in 1925 and is known from the United States. As with other Pardosa species, microscopic examination of genitalia is required for definitive species identification.