Pardosa tesquorum
This record describes Pardosa tesquorum (species). Recorded family: Lycosidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Pardosa tesquorum is a spider in the genus Pardosa (thinlegged wolf spiders), in the family Lycosidae (wolf spiders). The distribution range of Pardosa tesquorum includes Russia, Mongolia, China, the USA, and Canada.
Identification notes
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Female | epigyne |
| Male | left palp, ventral view left palp, expanded to show basal hook |
Wikipedia reference for Pardosa tesquorum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pardosa tesquorum.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Range appears to be Alaska to New Mexico with collections mainly in the western half of Canada and the U.S..
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Egg containing embryo in early stage of development:
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: tesquorum is Latin for "of rough places, wild regions, wastes, steppes"
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Pardosa tesquorum. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
As of 2023, 51,673 spider species in 136 families have been recorded, though an estimated 150,000 species exist. Spiders rank 7th in total species diversity among all organism orders. Only 0.5% of spider species pose any risk to human health.
Ecological role of the group
Spider venom contains complex peptides with diverse pharmacological activities, making them valuable for drug development research. Spiders produce up to 7 types of silk from specialized glands. Spider silk genes have been inserted into mammals and plants for biotech applications.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The global spider community kills an estimated 400-800 million tons of prey annually (2017 study). Spiders provide billions of dollars in natural pest control for agriculture. Spider silk is 5× stronger than steel of the same diameter, driving a biomaterials research industry.
Recorded sources for this group: World Spider Catalog, PNAS, Nature, ScienceDirect. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Pardosa tesquorum (2)
Photo credits: (c) Ryan Sealy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ryan Sealy | Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Lynette Elliott , Chuck Entz , jsloan
Frequently Asked Questions About Pardosa tesquorum
What is Pardosa tesquorum?
Pardosa tesquorum is a species in the family Lycosidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Pardosa tesquorum?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Female | epigyne |
| Male | left palp, ventral view left palp, expanded to show basal hook |
Where is Pardosa tesquorum found?
Range: Range appears to be Alaska to New Mexico with collections mainly in the western half of Canada and the U.S..
What is the life cycle of a Pardosa tesquorum?
Egg containing embryo in early stage of development: