Spotted Wolf Spider
Pardosa amentata
The adult wolf spider Pardosa amentata is common in damp grassland, marsh edges, gardens, and open leaf litter across much of Europe. It is an active ground hunter, relying on sharp eyesight and rapid bursts of speed to chase small insects and other invertebrates instead of using a prey-catching web. Its fangs deliver venom that subdues prey, though it is not dangerous to healthy humans. Females are notable for carrying a round egg sac attached to the spinnerets and later carrying newly hatched spiderlings on their backs.
- Type
- Swift / Venom
- Conservation status
- NE