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Carolina wolf spider (Hogna carolinesis, previously known as Lycosa carolinesis) The Carolina wolf spider is nocturnal and rarely seen during daylight hours. Unlike other spiders that catch prey in their webs, the wolf spider hunts its prey, hence the name "wolf". Geotagged,Hogna carolinensis,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Carolina wolf spider (Hogna carolinesis, previously known as Lycosa carolinesis)

The Carolina wolf spider is nocturnal and rarely seen during daylight hours. Unlike other spiders that catch prey in their webs, the wolf spider hunts its prey, hence the name "wolf".

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Nice and clear photo, Deb! Do you still want me to create the Hogna carolinesis species record? I saw the request but it led to a photo that no longer exists. Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Deb Cappello's profile
      Deb Cappello
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      Yes, please Ferdy. Thanks! Posted 9 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        No problem, will do it tomorrow night, I'm off to bed now. Posted 9 years ago

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The Hogna carolinensis

''Hogna carolinensis'', also known as the Carolina wolf spider, is usually regarded as the largest of the wolf spiders found in North America. The body length of females is typically 25 millimetres , and the body length of males is typically around 19 mm . Members of this species are known to live in burrows that they dig.

The undersides of the cephalothax and the abdomen are both solid black. Their large eyes reflect light well, so that they are sometimes hunted at night using a flashlight.
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By Deb Cappello

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Uploaded Nov 22, 2015. Captured Jan 24, 2013 19:45 in 129 N Fraley St, Kane, PA 16735, USA.
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  • Canon PowerShot A1000 IS
  • f/8.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO80
  • 6.2mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.