Wolf Spider
Scientific Name: Lycosa godeffroyi
Other Common Names: Australian Wolf Spider
Species documented in 1865 by L. Koch.
Description
The images
accompanying this page is assumed to be those of a juvenile Lycosa
godeffroyi.
The females are larger than the males, with a body length up to
27mm, males being up to 25mm. They have two large prominent eyes on their upper body (plus six
smaller eyes) which give them excellent forward vision for close distance.
Reproduction/Lifecycle
Unknown.
Habitat
Open burrows approximately 15 to 20 cm in the ground.
Diet
Miscellaneous
Toxicity level is uncertain. If bitten please seek medical advice.
Found in:
NSW,QLD,SA,VIC,WA,
References/Bibliography:
USQ, 2002. "The
Find-a-spider Guide - Wolf Spider", University of Southern Queensland. Available from:
<http://www.usq.edu.au/spider/find/spiders/409.htm> [Accessed 18th Jan. 2007]
CSIRO, 2 July 2005. "Insect Identification and Advice", CSIRO, Available from:
<http://www.ento.csiro.au/insect_id/spiders/wolf_spider.html> [Accessed 18th Jan. 2007]
