Family Name: Lycosidae
Common Name: Wolf spider
Wolf spiders are found
throughout Australia,
living in small burrows or under leaves, bark, or other debris. They are
robust, agile hunters and are able to dig burrows up to 30 cm deep. There are
many species of wolf spider, ranging in size from 10 - 80 mm across the legs.
Their body colours are typically drab, with most having variegated patterns in
brown and yellow, grey, or black and white. They are most active at night and
have very good eyesight. Wolf spiders are useful predators of a range of
insects and mites.
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