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Northern Bear Spider

Arctosa cinerea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Lycosidae ›Genus: Arctosa

About

Arctosa cinerea is one of the most conspicuous wolf spider of central Europe, with a palearctic distribution and also found in Congo. The spider reaches a length of 17 mm (males only 14 mm), and occurs only on sandy beaches of rivers, lakes and oceans. Its grey-brown color makes for a good camouflage, and so it is not often seen, even if it wanders around during daylight. They dig holes in the ground, which they cover with silk,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Northern Bear Spider?
The scientific name of Northern Bear Spider is Arctosa cinerea.
What kingdom does Northern Bear Spider belong to?
Northern Bear Spider belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Northern Bear Spider belong to?
Northern Bear Spider belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Northern Bear Spider belong to?
Northern Bear Spider belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Northern Bear Spider belong to?
Northern Bear Spider belongs to the order Araneae.
What family does Northern Bear Spider belong to?
Northern Bear Spider belongs to the family Lycosidae.
What genus does Northern Bear Spider belong to?
Northern Bear Spider belongs to the genus Arctosa.