Arthropods of Rosewood Nature Study Area
A list of the arthropods that inhabit Rosewood Nature Study Area in Reno, NV (besides butterflies and moths).
Wolf Spiders
Wolf spiders are members of the family Lycosidae, from the Ancient Greek word "λύκος" meaning "wolf". They are robust and agile hunters with excellent eyesight. They live mostly in solitude and hunt alone, and do not spin webs. Some are opportunistic hunters pouncing upon prey as they find it or even chasing it over short distances. Some will wait for passing prey in or near the ...more ↓
