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Venatrix species?
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Venatrix species? (identification based on a recent publication by Volker Framenau)
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female: perhaps 15-20 mm
male: perhaps 14-18 mm
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In a burrow in the ground, the entrance probably lacking a door
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Uncertain; may cause mild illness or necrotising arachnidism but bitings that lead to serious problems appear to be uncommon
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This relatively common lycosid species has surface markings that are not easy to distinguish from other members of the same family. However, the pair of large, forward-looking eyes leave no doubt that it belongs in the lycosid family.
Wolf spiders are notable vagrants and can sometimes be found outside the burrow foraging for insects.
Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Venatrix furcillata and Lycosa godeffroyi.
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Last updated 13 March 2009.
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