8 Types of Wolf Spiders in Wyoming
8 types of wolf spiders have a verified observation record in Wyoming. The most frequently recorded are McCook's Split Wolf Spider, Koch's Wolf Spider and Tigrosa grandis. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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8 types of wolf spiders have a verified observation record in Wyoming. The most frequently recorded are McCook's Split Wolf Spider, Koch's Wolf Spider and Tigrosa grandis. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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890 verified observations on iNaturalist of wolf spider have been recorded in Wyoming, most often in June, July, May.
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Verified species, source iNaturalist
8 types of wolf spiders recorded in Wyoming
8 wolf spider species have a verified observation record in Wyoming, each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.
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Plus 25 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
The McCook's Split Wolf Spider (Schizocosa mccooki) is the most commonly recorded, with 36 verified observations, about 20% of all wolf spiders reported in Wyoming. If you spot a wolf spider here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Wyoming also hosts less common wolf spiders such as McCook's Split Wolf Spider, Koch's Wolf Spider and Tigrosa grandis, each recorded fewer than 100 times. These are the species worth a second look when you are out, since a sighting is more notable.