Arachnid
Rustic Wolf Spider
Trochosa ruricolaRustic wolf spiders are robust ground-dwelling hunters that stalk insects across damp soil, leaf litter, and garden borders. Rather than building capture webs, these nocturnal arachnids rely on keen eyesight and rapid speed to overpower prey before retreating to shallow burrows under rocks. Females exhibit dedicated maternal care, carrying their egg sacs attached to their spinnerets and later transporting newly hatched spiderlings on their backs.
NocturnalGround DwellerHunter
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyBeetles, Flies, Caterpillars
Predators
- Birds
- Toads
- Shrews
ThreatsPesticides, severe habitat destruction
HabitatsGrasslands, gardens, woodlands, farmland, damp soil
Life span1–2 years
Classification
- OrderAraneae
- FamilyLycosidae
- GenusTrochosa
- SpeciesTrochosa ruricola
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Capable of a mild defensive bite if pressed; observe safely without handling.
Responsible observation
- Night Spotting: Hold a flashlight near eye level to catch the distinctive eye-shine reflecting from their eyes.
- Safe Relocation: Use a cup and paper to move an indoors spider outside without handling it directly.
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