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Pardosa nigriceps is a species of wolf spider in the family Lycosidae. This European spider is common on heaths and open spaces where there is low vegetation and bushes. The males have characteristically black palps due to a thick covering of hair. Males are 4-5mm in size the females are bigger at 5-7mm with a larger abdomen.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Black-Palped 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
- Pardosa palustris
- Pardosa pauxilla
- Pardosa distincta
- Pardosa pseudoannulata
- Hygrolycosa rubrofasciata
- Pardosa fulvipes
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Lycosidae
- Genus
- Pardosa
- Species
- Pardosa nigriceps
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