Possible wolf spider?

Saw this in the garden - would I be right in thinking that this particular spider is pregnant? They are funny these ones, they pop out onto the paving stones, intimidate other spiders that walk past (of different species) and then run away again.

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Vodkaman

Lion

Yes, looks good for a wolf spider, and yes, she is carrying an egg sac.

Dave Posted 9 years ago
1. Stuart
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Dave - wonder if they have hatched yet... Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Vodkaman
    
    Lion
    
    That is another photograph to search fore, the mother wolf carrying her hatched brood on her back.
    
    Dave Posted 9 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Nicely sharp! Posted 9 years ago
1. Stuart
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ferdy - I think she was posing for the camera! Posted 9 years ago

The Spotted wolf spider

''Pardosa amentata'', otherwise known as the wolf spider or spotted wolf spider is a species of spider in the genus ''Pardosa'' belonging to the family of wolf spiders, Lycosidae. The species has a widespread distribution in central Europe and northwestern Europe and are commonly found on the British Isles. The species hunts its prey on the ground rather than weaving a web.

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Similar species: Spiders

Species identified by Stuart

By Stuart

Uploaded Jun 12, 2016. Captured Jun 5, 2016 16:48.

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