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.