Lycosidae (family)

Unidentified wolf spider at Deakin, ACT

Lycosidae (family) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Apr 2019
Lycosidae (family) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Apr 2019
Lycosidae (family) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Apr 2019
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Lycosidae (family) 18 Apr 2019 KimPullen
Lycosidae (family) 15 Apr 2019 BIrdsinCanberra

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This Wolf Spider, with prey, was tiny. The only reason I saw it was because of the reflection from its eyes. My head light was getting a very strong return back intriguing me as to what was causing the reflection. I was absolutely amazed when I saw how small this spider was compared to the bright reflection from its eyes. The spider had been successful in hunting already, with a small beetle in its fangs about to become a meal.

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KimPullen wrote:
   19 Apr 2019
Prey looks to be a weevil.

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