First Video Recording of Tigrosa grandis Breeding Attempt
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Wolf Spider (Tigrosa grandis) Mating Attempt 1.
This is one of the first ever videos showcasing the Tigrosa grandis.
Here is a short video showcasing some of the unique "drumming" motions of the male wolf spider during the copulation process. Note that males will use both of their forelimbs to do this in the majority of cases. This individual shown; however, had lost one of his legs prior to the mating and there can only use one of his forelimbs to "taming" the female. He still attempts to counter that by using other legs, but ultimately not to as successful of an extent as he could have with both normal forelegs.
Lycosidae, or wolf spiders, are ground dwelling, web-less, predatory arthropods. These arachnids, unlike many species found in the world, utilise their own speed and strength to capture prey items. They also have one very unique adaptation to help them survive: good eyesight. Unlike many species of spider and like the fishing and jumping spiders, wolf spiders have very good eyesight which helps them hunt. Due to this, they don't need a web to feed themselves. However, a few species of wolf spider will built webs an some will make vertical or horizontal burrows within the grass, leaf-litter, or under rocks and fallen logs. While they certainly look large and scary, wolf spiders are actually not dangerous to humans.
Watch this video for a basic spider bite treatment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI6HRh1TM3Y
Use this document to help identify dangerous spiders in North America: http://www.scribd.com/doc/186454483/Identification-of-Potentially-Dangerous-Spiders-of-Kansas
Paper I wrote about Wolf Spider Maternal Behavior: http://www.scribd.com/doc/190619117/Extensive-Maternal-Care-Expressed-by-Second-Year-Female-Tigrosa-Georgicola