species 9,241 observations
Koch's Wolf Spider
Alopecosa kochi
Field notes
Alopecosa kochi is a species of wolf spider in the family Lycosidae. It is found in North America, including Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Sightings are most frequently recorded in March, with other occurrences during January, February, April, June, August, and December. From its consistent sightings across North America, it reveals a tolerance for both arid and temperate conditions. This species is part of the genus Alopecosa, a group known for active hunting behavior rather than web-building.
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Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided