Unidentified Spider

[GuyF]

Hi everyone,
I was wondering whether anyone would be able to identify this nicely patterned spider seen yesterday on heathland in Dorset. I would say that the body length was roughly 8mm, although I can't really remember.

Thanks for any help you can give,
Guy

[The Black Rabbit]

Might be a Wolf spider.
might also be an Alopecosa sp of Wolf spider, but best wait for Venger to see it eh? I'm just starting to learn about our eight-legged friends...
TBR

[Venger]

Looks to me like a female Lycosid, probably Arctosa perita. Though without the usual info I can't confirm this, but it fits the bill (habitat, size etc)
They are very viable, generally depending on the conditions you find them.

[The Black Rabbit]

Originally Posted by Venger

Looks to me like a female Lycosid, probably Arctosa perita. Though without the usual info I can't confirm this, but it fits the bill (habitat, size etc)
They are very viable, generally depending on the conditions you find them.

Ah well....
worth a shot! Sorry!
I hadn't got to Arctosa yet!

Here's a picture of that spider Guy...
http://www.jorgenlissner.dk/images/P...ta_hun_268.jpg

TBR

[GuyF]

Thanks both for your help, it certainly looks like the one in the photo but I'll keep it as a Lycosid species to be safe!
Thanks again,
Guy