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Zoropsis spinimana, known as the Zoropsis or false-wolf spider, is a large cribellate spider native to the Mediterranean region. It has become naturalized in parts of northern Europe and the western United States, extending beyond its original range. Its body shape and hunting behavior can resemble those of true wolf spiders, so the species is relevant to spider identification and to records of species expanding beyond their native range.
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What is the Zoropsis spider?
The Zoropsis spider is Zoropsis spinimana, also called the false-wolf spider. It is a large cribellate spider native to the Mediterranean region.
Where has Zoropsis spinimana spread?
Although native to the Mediterranean, it has become naturalized in parts of northern Europe and the western United States. These populations extend beyond its original range.
Does Zoropsis spinimana build a web?
It is a cribellate spider, meaning it produces woolly capture silk rather than the sticky silk used by many familiar orb webs. Its body shape and hunting behavior can make it look similar to a wolf spider.
Is the Zoropsis spider a wolf spider?
No. It is often called a false-wolf spider because of its appearance and hunting style, but it belongs to the family Zoropsidae rather than Lycosidae.
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