description Thin-legged Wolf Spider (Pardosa amentata) Overview
Pardosa amentata is a wolf spider in the family Lycosidae and is widely distributed in Europe. Carl Alexander Clerck described the species in 1757. It is an active, ground-hunting spider that does not rely on a capture web and is commonly associated with grassland, heath, gardens, and other open habitats. Like other wolf spiders, the female carries the egg sac and later transports the young on her abdomen.
help Thin-legged Wolf Spider (Pardosa amentata) FAQ
What kind of spider is Pardosa amentata?
Pardosa amentata is a wolf spider in the family Lycosidae. It is commonly called the thin-legged wolf spider.
Does Pardosa amentata build a web to catch prey?
No, it is an active ground hunter rather than a spider that waits in a capture web. It searches across vegetation and ground surfaces for small prey.
Where is Pardosa amentata found?
The species is widely distributed in Europe. It is associated with habitats such as grassland, heath, gardens, and other open ground.
Who described Pardosa amentata?
Carl Alexander Clerck described the species in 1757. The species is now classified within the wolf-spider family Lycosidae.
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