Hogna radiata is a species of wolf spider present in South Europe (from the middle of France), the Balkans, north Africa, and Central Asia (N. I. Platnick). This species is wandering, hunting smaller insects less than 20% of its own size. Found on grass, parks, and forests.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Radiated 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
- Hogna
- Species
- Hogna radiata
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