Wolf spider

Fact Box Species: Trochosa species (QM) possibly Trochosa tristicula (VF) Family: Lycosidae Body length: female: 8 mm male: 6 mm Habitat: In a shallow burrow, usually with an open and unadorned entrance Toxicity: Uncertain; may be too small to cause significant human illness

This species has surface markings that are quite similar to those other members of the same family, although it is smaller than Lycosa species. It is very common in lawns and the males often wander into houses in spring and summer.

Trochosa specimens are notable vagrants and can often be found outside the burrow foraging for insects.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Artoriopsis expolita and Venatrix furcillata.