Arachnid · GBIF taxon 2147438
Common Fox Spider
Alopecosa pulverulentaAlso known as Fox Spider, Dusty Fox Spider
Common fox spiders roam sunny grasslands, heathlands, and forest edges in search of insect prey. Females carry their silk egg sacs attached to their spinnerets, later lugging their newly hatched spiderlings on their backs. Active on warm spring and summer days, these agile hunters rely on keen sight rather than webs to ambush unsuspecting prey.
Agile HunterGround DwellerPalearctic
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Springtails
- Flies
- Small beetles
Predators
- Insectivorous birds
- Lizards
- Spider wasps
ThreatsHabitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development
HabitatsGrasslands, heathlands, meadows, and open woodlands
Life span1–2 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyLycosidae
- SpeciesAlopecosa pulverulenta
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Observation: Look for them running through low vegetation on sunny spring afternoons.
- Handling: Allow the spider to walk across an open palm gently if pick-up is needed.
- Photography: Use a macro lens near ground level for clear shots of their eye arrangement.
Competitor (c) Radu Teodoreanu, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Radu Teodoreanu · cc-by
Co-occurring Hunter (c) Mathias Krumbholz, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
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