Alopecosa kochi is a species of wolf spider in the family Lycosidae. It is found in North America, including Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Sightings are most frequently recorded in March, with other occurrences during January, February, April, June, August, and December. From its consistent sightings across North America, it reveals a tolerance for both arid and temperate conditions. This species is part of the genus Alopecosa, a group known for active hunting behavior rather than web-building.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Koch's Wolf Spider being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Schizocosa retrorsa
- Gladicosa gulosa
- Hogna frondicola
- Xerolycosa miniata
- Pardosa astrigera
- Alopecosa farinosa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Lycosidae
- Genus
- Alopecosa
- Species
- Alopecosa kochi
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