Thin-legged Wolf Spider
Pardosa milvina
Thin-legged wolf spiders are small, agile ground hunters common in leaf litter, grass, crop fields, and open disturbed habitats across much of eastern North America. They do not build prey-catching webs, instead running down tiny insects and other arthropods with quick bursts and a venomous bite. These spiders rely on speed, vibration sensing, and low-to-the-ground concealment to avoid larger predators. A notable trait is that males court females with visual and vibratory displays, while females carry the egg sac attached to the spinnerets and later carry spiderlings on the abdomen.
- Type
- Swift
- Conservation status
- NE