Ariadne's Wolf Spider Lycosa ariadnae McKay, 1979
Fauna Portal species: 6089
Lycosa ariadnae male, dorsal (HBI N2550-1; Hovea, Western Australia)
Image: G. de Rossi (2023)
Fauna Portal Image No. 7293Diagnosis
Lycosaariadnae is very similar to Genus 2556 FP-6066. Males differ by the stronger tegular apophysis. Females can currently not be distinguished pending a detailed review of these species. Lycosaariadnae is an inland species, whereas Genus 2556 FP-6066 occurs on the Perth coastal plain.
Status
- native
Linnean Holotype
Australia
- Western Australia
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