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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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Identification history

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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Pentatomoidea (superfamily) (Unidentified Shield or Stink bug) at Deakin, ACT - 16 Jul 2023 by LisaH Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Jul 2023 by LisaH Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by LisaH Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by LisaH Bromus hordeaceus (A Soft Brome) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord Celaenia atkinsoni (Atkinson's bird-dropping spider) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by LisaH Epiphyas postvittana (Light Brown Apple Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by LisaH Rytidosperma auriculatum (Lobed Wallaby Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 22 May 2022 by Tapirlord Milax gagates (Black-keeled Slug) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by LisaH Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by LisaH Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by LisaH Ardices curvata (Crimson Tiger Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by LisaH Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) (Rhytidoponera ant) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Dec 2021 by LisaH Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by TexanReptilian Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Sep 2021 by ebristow Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Aug 2021 by ebristow Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Aug 2021 by ebristow Dieuches sp. (genus) (A seed bug) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord Dictyotus conspicuus (A shield or stink bug) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord Dodonaea viscosa subsp. angustissima (Hop Bush) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Jul 2021 by LisaH Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 16 May 2021 by ebristow Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by Ct1000 Acari (informal subclass) (Unidentified mite) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by LisaH Araneus albotriangulus (White-triangle orb weaver) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by LisaH Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by JackyF Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by LisaH Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by LisaH Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by LisaH Mordellidae sp. (family) (Unidentified pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by LisaH Eleale pulchra (Clerid beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by LisaH Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by LisaH Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by LisaH Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Jan 2021 by JackyF Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Jan 2021 by JackyF Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Jan 2021 by JackyF Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by JamWiRe Dodonaea viscosa subsp. angustifolia (Giant Hop-bush) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by kieranh Dodonaea viscosa (Hop Bush) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by JackyF Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by JackyF Choerocoris paganus (Ground shield bug) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by JackyF Dacryopinax spathularia (Dacryopinax spathularia) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Oct 2020 by JackyF Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by JackyF Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by JackyF Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by JackyF Lomandra filiformis (Wattle Mat-rush) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Sep 2020 by LisaH Carex sp. (A Sedge) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Sep 2020 by JackyF Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Aug 2020 by JackyF Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Aug 2020 by JackyF Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Aug 2020 by JackyF Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Aug 2020 by JackyF Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Jul 2020 by BIrdsinCanberra Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Jul 2020 by JackyF Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Deakin, ACT - 4 Jul 2020 by Ct1000 Pycnoporus coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jun 2020 by JackyF Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 17 May 2020 by JackyF Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 17 May 2020 by JackyF Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 15 May 2020 by JackyF Clitocybe s. l. at Deakin, ACT - 12 May 2020 by LisaH Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 5 May 2020 by JackyF Chlorophyllum/Macrolepiota sp. at Deakin, ACT - 4 May 2020 by LisaH Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Apr 2020 by Ct1000 Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by LisaH Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 26 Apr 2020 by JackyF Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Apr 2020 by Ct1000 Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by kieranh Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by kieranh Perenniporia ochroleuca at Deakin, ACT - 18 Apr 2020 by JackyF Melichrus urceolatus (Urn Heath) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by JackyF Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by TomT Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Apr 2020 by TomT Inopus rubriceps (Sugarcane Soldier Fly) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by LisaH Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by LisaH Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Mar 2020 by LisaH Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by JackyF Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by JackyF Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Mar 2020 by LisaH Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by LisaH Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by LisaH Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF Pycnoporus coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by KL Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Mar 2020 by LisaH Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Feb 2020 by Ct1000 Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Feb 2020 by Ct1000
Pentatomoidea (superfamily) (Unidentified Shield or Stink bug) at Deakin, ACT - 16 Jul 2023 by LisaH
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Jul 2023 by LisaH
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by LisaH
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by LisaH
Bromus hordeaceus (A Soft Brome) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord
Celaenia atkinsoni (Atkinson's bird-dropping spider) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Epiphyas postvittana (Light Brown Apple Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Rytidosperma auriculatum (Lobed Wallaby Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 22 May 2022 by Tapirlord
Milax gagates (Black-keeled Slug) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by LisaH
Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by LisaH
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by LisaH
Ardices curvata (Crimson Tiger Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) (Rhytidoponera ant) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Dec 2021 by LisaH
Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by TexanReptilian
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Sep 2021 by ebristow
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Aug 2021 by ebristow
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Aug 2021 by ebristow
Dieuches sp. (genus) (A seed bug) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Dictyotus conspicuus (A shield or stink bug) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Dodonaea viscosa subsp. angustissima (Hop Bush) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Jul 2021 by LisaH
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 16 May 2021 by ebristow
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by Ct1000
Acari (informal subclass) (Unidentified mite) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Araneus albotriangulus (White-triangle orb weaver) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by LisaH
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by LisaH
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by LisaH
Mordellidae sp. (family) (Unidentified pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by LisaH
Eleale pulchra (Clerid beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by LisaH
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by LisaH
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by LisaH
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by JamWiRe
Dodonaea viscosa subsp. angustifolia (Giant Hop-bush) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by kieranh
Dodonaea viscosa (Hop Bush) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Choerocoris paganus (Ground shield bug) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Dacryopinax spathularia (Dacryopinax spathularia) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Lomandra filiformis (Wattle Mat-rush) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Sep 2020 by LisaH
Carex sp. (A Sedge) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Jul 2020 by BIrdsinCanberra
Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Jul 2020 by JackyF
Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Deakin, ACT - 4 Jul 2020 by Ct1000
Pycnoporus coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jun 2020 by JackyF
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 17 May 2020 by JackyF
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 17 May 2020 by JackyF
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 15 May 2020 by JackyF
Clitocybe s. l. at Deakin, ACT - 12 May 2020 by LisaH
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 5 May 2020 by JackyF
Chlorophyllum/Macrolepiota sp. at Deakin, ACT - 4 May 2020 by LisaH
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Apr 2020 by Ct1000
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 26 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Apr 2020 by Ct1000
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by kieranh
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by kieranh
Perenniporia ochroleuca at Deakin, ACT - 18 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Melichrus urceolatus (Urn Heath) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by TomT
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Apr 2020 by TomT
Inopus rubriceps (Sugarcane Soldier Fly) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Pycnoporus coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by KL
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Feb 2020 by Ct1000
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Feb 2020 by Ct1000

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Species information

  • Lycosidae (family) Scientific name
  • Unidentified wolf spider Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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