Wolf Spider Collection

Porto Santo Wolfspider (Hogna schmitzi) Porto Santo island, Madeira Archipelago, Portugal. Endemic

Deserta Grande wolf spider (Hogna ingens), Deserta Grande, Madeira, Portugal. Critically endangered

Wolf spider (Pardosa amentata) close up, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK, April. Focus stacked image

Wolf spider (Pardosa sp. ) carrying spiderlings on her back. UK
Wolf spider (Pardosa sp.) carrying spiderlings on her back. UK

Orders of Arachnids
6338811 Orders of Arachnids by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Orders of Arachnids. Trapdoor spider, house spider, wolf spider, whip scorpion, yellow-tailed scorpion, sun spider)

Wolf Spiders (Pardosa sp. ), male RIGHT waving palps in courtship display
Wolf Spiders (Pardosa sp.), male RIGHT waving palps in courtship display. Peak District National Park, Derbyhsire, UK. May

Illustration of animals above ground and in burrows

Wolf Spider (Lycosidae), Australia
Macro portrait of a (Lycosidae) Wolf Spider carrying its young on its back, Australia. Wolf Spiders are found throughout Australia

Wolf Spider (Lycosidae), close up

Illustration of Jumping Spider

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Wolf Spider (Lycosidae) with her egg case ~ Misiones, Argentina, South America

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Wolf Spider (Lycosidae) sticking to her egg case ~ Misiones, Argentina, South America

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Wolf Spider (Lycosidae) with her egg case ~ Misiones, Argentina, South America

Fishing spider -Dolomedes sp. -, Tiputini rainforest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America
Fishing spider -Dolomedes sp.-, Tiputini rainforest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Wolf spider -Lycosidae spec. -, aposematism, Tiputini rainforest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America
Wolf spider -Lycosidae spec.-, aposematism, Tiputini rainforest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Jumping Spider -Philaeus chrysops-, male, Lake Kerkini region, Greece, Europe

South Russian Tarantula -Lycosa singoriensis- carrying spiderlings on the back, Bulgaria

Burrowing Wolf Spider Geolycosa sp. Southern Arizona
Burrowing Wolf Spider, Geolycosa sp. Southern Arizona

Thin-legged Wolf Spider (Pardosa sp)

Wolfspider (Hogna radiata) adult female, on soil, Follonica, Grosseto Province, Tuscany, Italy, August

Wolfspider (Pardosa sp. ) subadult male, walking on snow in late winter, Italy, March
Wolfspider (Pardosa sp.) subadult male, walking on snow in late winter, Italy, March

Wolfspider (Hogna radiata) adult female, feeding on grasshopper prey, Follonica, Grosseto Province, Tuscany, Italy, August

Sand Wolfspider (Arctosa perita) adult, on coastal sand dune, Hengistbury Head, Dorset, England, May

Wolf spider (Lycosidae) with egg

Wolf spiders (Lycosidae) hatched from egg

Wolf spider (Lycosidae) with egg, view from above

Wolf spider jaws, SEM C016 / 9096
Wolf spider jaws. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a wolf spider (family Lycosidae), showing its large jaws (beige). Magnification: x16, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Wolf spider jaws, SEM C016 / 9095
Wolf spider jaws. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a wolf spider (family Lycosidae), showing its large jaws (beige). Magnification: x16, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Wolf spider, SEM C015 / 6378
Wolf spider. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a wolf spider (family Lycosidae), showing its eyes (upper centre) and large mandibles (jaws, centre left and right)

Spider stalking prey, SEM
Spider stalking prey. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a wolf spider (Euophrys sp.) stalking a fly. Magnification: x19 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Close up of Thin-legged Wolf Spider (Pardosa spp. )
Close up of Thin-legged Wolf Spider (Pardosa spp.)

Dark Wolfspider (Lycosa godeffroyi) adult, walking amongst leaf litter, Western Australia, Australia

Field Wolfspider (Pardosa agrestis) adult, resting in long grass, waiting to ambush prey, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, may

Pond Pirate Wolfspider (Pirata piraticus) adult, resting in long grass, waiting to ambush prey, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, may

Russian Wolfspider (Lycosa singoriensis) adult female, defending burrow, Ukraine, november

Narbonne's Wolfspider (Lycosa narbonensis) adult female, on rock in habitat, Saint Martin de Crau, Bouches-du-Rhone, France, june

Italian Wolfspider (Lycosa tarentula) adult female, carrying egg sac, Italy, october

Nursery-web Spider (Pisaura mirabilis) adult, resting on leaf in coastal sand dunes, Gower Peninsula, Glamorgan, Wales, july

Nursery-web Spider (Pisaura mirabilis) adult female, guarding nursery web with young, Norfolk, England, july

Nursery-web Spider (Pisaura mirabilis) adult male

Nursery spider
Female nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis) inside a spun nettle leaf. It is carrying an egg sac in its mouthparts. When the young emerge the spiders are guarded, an example of parental care

Female wolf spider guarding eggs
A female wolf spider (Pisaura mirabilis) guarding her eggs on the nest in Dorset, England

A female Wolf spider with egg
Female Wolf spider (Pisaura mirabilis) with egg cocoon held beneath the abdomen. The mother travels around with this until the spiderlings are ready to emerge

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The captivating world of wolf spiders comes to life in this collection of stunning images and illustrations. From the Porto Santo Wolfspider found on the picturesque Porto Santo island in Madeira, Portugal, to the critically endangered Deserta Grande wolf spider, these arachnids showcase their unique beauty and importance. In Leeds, Yorkshire, England, a close-up shot captures the intricate details of a Wolf spider's features. Its eight eyes glisten with curiosity as it navigates its surroundings with precision. Meanwhile, another Wolf spider from the Pardosa species carries its precious cargo of spiderlings on her back in an awe-inspiring display of maternal care. Belonging to the order Arachnids alongside scorpions and ticks, these creatures have adapted remarkably well to various habitats around the globe. In courtship rituals, male they use their waving palps as a mesmerizing dance that entices potential mates. The fragility of some species is highlighted by the critically endangered Deserta Grande wolf spider from Madeira. This reminder urges us to appreciate and protect these fascinating creatures before they vanish forever. Traveling back in time through an 1880 hand-colored lithograph illustration reveals how insects coexist with their underground counterparts like burrowing wolf spiders. Their interconnectedness within ecosystems emphasizes their vital role in maintaining balance and biodiversity. Finally, we journey down under where Australian Lycosidae species dominate landscapes with their swift movements and predatory prowess. These fearless hunters strike fear into smaller prey while simultaneously captivating human observers who marvel at nature's complexity. Whether you find them intriguing or intimidating, there is no denying that they are remarkable creatures deserving our respect and admiration for their incredible adaptations and ecological significance across different corners of our planet.