Wolf spiders are members of the family Lycosidae, so named for their robust and agile hunting skills and excellent eyesight. They live mostly in solitude, hunt alone, and usually do not spin webs. Some are opportunistic hunters, pouncing upon prey as they find it or chasing it over short distances; others wait for passing prey in or near the mouth of a burrow.
Anomalosa is a genus of spiders in the family Lycosidae. It was first described in 1960 by Carl Friedrich Roewer. The type species is Anomalosa kochi.
Auloniella is a genus of spiders in the family Lycosidae. It was first described in 1960 by Roewer. As of 2017, it contains only one species, Auloniella maculisterna, found in Tanzania.
Bristowiella is a genus of spiders in the family Lycosidae. It was first described in 1980 by Saaristo. As of 2017, it contains 2 species.
Camptocosa is a genus of spiders in the family Lycosidae. It was first described in 2005 by Dondale, Jiménez & Nieto. As of 2017, it contains 2 species.
Crocodilosa is a genus of spiders in the family Lycosidae. It was first described in 1947 by Caporiacco. As of 2017, it contains 5 species.
Dolocosa is a genus of spiders in the family Lycosidae. It was first described in 1960 by Roewer. As of 2017, it contains only one species, Dolocosa dolosa, on the island of Saint Helena.
Edenticosa is a genus of spiders in the family Lycosidae. It was first described in 1960 by Roewer. As of 2017, it contains only one species, Edenticosa edentula, on the island of Bioko.
Gnatholycosa is a genus of spiders in the family Lycosidae. It was first described in 1940 by Mello-Leitão. As of 2017, it contains only one species, Gnatholycosa spinipalpis, found in Argentina.
Hognoides is a genus of spiders in the family Lycosidae. It was first described in 1960 by Roewer. As of 2017, it contains 2 species.
Hyaenosa is a genus of spiders in the family Lycosidae. It was first described in 1940 by Caporiacco. As of 2017, it contains 5 species.
Mainosa is a genus of spiders in the family Lycosidae. It was first described in 2006 by Framenau. As of 2017, it contains only one species, Mainosa longipes, found in Australia.
Melocosa is a genus of spiders in the family Lycosidae. It was first described in 1937 by Gertsch. As of 2017, it contains 2 species.
Mustelicosa is a genus of spiders in the family Lycosidae. It was first described in 1960 by Roewer. As of 2017, it contains 2 species.
Paratrochosina is a genus of spiders in the family Lycosidae. It was first described in 1960 by Roewer. As of 2017, it contains 3 species.
Passiena is a genus of spiders in the family Lycosidae. It was first described in 1890 by Thorell. As of 2017, it contains 4 species.
Syroloma is a genus of spiders in the family Lycosidae. It was first described in 1900 by Simon. As of 2017, it contains two species from Hawaii.
Tetralycosa is a genus of Australian spiders in the family Lycosidae first described by Roewer in 1960, later revised by Framenau & Hudson to include thirteen species. Genetic studies show that these spiders all diverged from a common ancestor who likely wandered into the salty area and remained. They live exclusively in certain saline environments of Australia's interior, including coastal beaches, mound springs, clay pans, and salt lakes. There haven't been enough studies to establish a conservation status, but some species have only been found in solitary salt lakes, suggesting that the increase of mining, agriculture, recreational, and similar disturbances of these unique ecosystems may eventually lead to their extinction if not properly regulated.
Trabeops is a genus of spiders in the family Lycosidae. It was first described in 1959 by Roewer. As of 2017, it contains only one species, Trabeops aurantiacus, found in the U.S. and Canada.
Tricassa is a genus of spiders in the family Lycosidae. It was first described in 1910 by Simon. As of 2017, it contains 2 African species.
