Pardosa nigriceps (Thorell, 1856) is a animal in the Lycosidae family, order Araneae, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Pardosa nigriceps (Thorell, 1856)

Pardosa nigriceps (Thorell, 1856)

Pardosa nigriceps is a European wolf spider species common in open low-vegetation areas, with distinct size and appearance differences between sexes.

Family
Genus
Pardosa
Order
Araneae
Class
Arachnida

About Pardosa nigriceps (Thorell, 1856)

Pardosa nigriceps is a species of wolf spider that belongs to the family Lycosidae. This is a European spider species, commonly found on heaths and open spaces that support low vegetation and bushes. Males of this species have characteristic black palps, caused by a thick covering of hair. Adult males measure 4 to 5 millimeters in size. Females are larger, measuring 5 to 7 millimeters, and have a noticeably larger abdomen.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Arachnida Araneae Lycosidae Pardosa

More from Lycosidae

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