Shiny Wolf Spider

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Pardosa moesta

Shiny Wolf Spider, a reference photo
Photo: Natthager · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Pardosa moesta is a species of wolf spider in the family Lycosidae. It is found in the United States and Canada.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Shiny 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

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Lycosidae
Genus
Pardosa
Species
Pardosa moesta

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