Green Nature

Thin-legged Wolf Spiders (Lycosidae)

picture of a thin legged wolf spider

Thin-legged wolf spider, Genus Pardosa, are named for their leg dimensions in comparison with other wolf spiders.

They are small to medium sized spiders without distinguishing physical characteristics.

Without a clear view of the body pattern and legs, it is often difficult to identify them at the genus or species level.

© 2009 Patricia A. Michaels