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Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider

Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider

Zoropsis spinimana

A species of Zoropsis, Also known as Wandering spider

Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spiders (Zoropsis spinimana) do not spin a web to wait for their prey. Instead, their silk is used to protect their young and they hunt by prowling and pouncing on their prey. It is called "false wolf spider" because it is regularly confused for a Wolf Spider.

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General Info About Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider
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Attributes of Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider
Adult Food Sources
Larger insects, arthropods, flies, moths, beetles
Larva Food Source
Small insects, mites, aphids, small arthropods, tiny spiders
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
The Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider has special defensive behaviors that can trigger an allergic reaction. If there are serious reactions, seek IMMEDIATE medical attention.
Venomous
The Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider can induce toxic reactions varying in severity. Nevertheless, these toxins primarily target their prey and predators and are usually not fatal to humans.
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
The Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider typically preys on other arthropods and does not directly affect plants.
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Species Status of Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider
It is distributed widely in the Mediterranean, but reaches into Russia, and was introduced to the United States, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Distribution Area of Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider
Mediterranean, Russia, United States and the United Kingdom
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Predators of Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider Larvae
Birds, larger spiders, ants, wasps, insect larvae
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Predators of Adult Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider
Birds, mammals, reptiles, larger spider species, centipedes
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Interesting Facts About Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider
Despite being a hunter spider, mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider utilizes silk strategically not for webs, but as a dragline and nest-building material.
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Scientific Classification of Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider
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Youth Habitat of Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas
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Adult Habitat of Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas
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How Can You Attract Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider
Since mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider is a spider, trapping methods may not involve food but rather creating conditions that mimic its natural habitat or prey interception points.
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How and Where Can You Find Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider at Different Life Stages
Juvenile Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider at this stage may be found in concealed areas such as under rocks, leaves, or bark, where they can safely develop. Seek them by carefully examining these microhabitats.
Adult Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider adults may be more visible, creating webs in corners of structures or in vegetation. To find an adult mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider, inspect webbed areas during their active hours at dusk or at night using a flashlight.
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Harmful Effects of Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider
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Toxic to Animals

The organism mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider has a mild venom that it introduces to its targets through a bite with its fangs. Typically, this species uses its venom for defense and predation. The effect of the venom varies among different animals; while a human or dog may experience minor irritation or localized discomfort from a bite, smaller creatures like frogs or various insects could face more severe consequences due to their smaller size and different physiological reactions to the toxin. This toxicity is characteristic of the adult stage of mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider.

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Bite Humans

Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider rarely bites humans. Bites typically occur when humans inadvertently threaten them, triggering a defensive response. Adult mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider may bite to defend themselves, using fangs to inject mild venom, which generally has negligible effects on humans.

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