20 Types of Wolf Spiders in Tennessee
20 types of wolf spiders have a verified observation record in Tennessee. The most frequently recorded are Tigrosa annexa, Georgia Wolf Spider and Rabid Wolf Spider. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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20 types of wolf spiders have a verified observation record in Tennessee. The most frequently recorded are Tigrosa annexa, Georgia Wolf Spider and Rabid Wolf Spider. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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20 types of wolf spiders recorded in Tennessee
20 wolf spider species have a verified observation record in Tennessee, each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.
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Also recorded in Tennessee
| # | Species | Scientific name | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Allocosa funereaAllocosa funerea | Allocosa funerea | 57 |
| 14 | Stone SpiderPardosa lapidicina | Pardosa lapidicina | 57 |
| 15 | Field Wolf SpiderHogna lenta | Hogna lenta | 31 |
| 16 | Shoreline Wolf SpiderArctosa littoralis | Arctosa littoralis | 14 |
| 17 | Unbanded Wolf SpiderHogna baltimoriana | Hogna baltimoriana | 14 |
| 18 | Varacosa avaraVaracosa avara | Varacosa avara | 14 |
| 19 | Carolina Wolf SpiderHogna carolinensis | Hogna carolinensis | 10 |
| 20 | Dark-legged Pirate Wolf SpiderPirata montanus | Pirata montanus | 10 |
Plus 17 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
The Tigrosa annexa (Tigrosa annexa) is the most commonly recorded, with 796 verified observations, about 22% of all wolf spiders reported in Tennessee. If you spot a wolf spider here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Tennessee also hosts less common wolf spiders such as Drumming Sword Wolf Spider, lance wolf spider and Allocosa funerea, each recorded fewer than 100 times. These are the species worth a second look when you are out, since a sighting is more notable.