Wolf spider

Fact Box Species: Artoria mckayi (as identified by Volker Framenau) Family: Lycosidae Body length: female: about 8 mm? male: about 6 mm? Habitat: Usually wandering on the ground Toxicity: Uncertain; handle with caution

This species has surface markings that are quite similar to those other members of the same family, although it is probably smaller than Lycosa species.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Some other darker lycosids.