True Hogna carolinensis

[Hercules Hernandez]

http://imgur.com/t0IQPq5

http://imgur.com/Nms1Vxu

I have around 12, maybe a couple more, of these wolf spiders that I’m hoping are true H. carolinensis. Some are lighter in color, darker in color, bigger and more defensive, but they all have the same patterns on their abdomens. Are these true Hogna carolinensis?

 

[Ratmosphere]

A ventral shot will help to confirm this. If it is totally black, then it is most likely Hogna carolinensis. Otherwise, I do not have any idea on what other species this could be. Hopefully @Smokehound714 can chime in on this.

 

[Hercules Hernandez]

A ventral shot will help to confirm this. If it is totally black, then it is most likely Hogna carolinensis. Otherwise, I do not have any idea on what other species this could be. Hopefully @Smokehound714 can chime in on this.

I’m just unsure of the species because I’m in an area with tons of different Hogna sp., including coloradensis and lenta.

http://imgur.com/qqDO0a2

 

[Ratmosphere]

Looks like H. carolinensis to me. Could be totally wrong though.

 

[ReignofInvertebrates]

I'll chip in here, although I agree with the others: appears to be carolinensis. I've become pretty good at visually identifying Lycosids by their dorsal colorations, and I can say these specimens are not lenta and probably aren't coloradensis. That being said you never know for sure without a ventral.

 

[Ratmosphere]

I’m just unsure of the species because I’m in an area with tons of different Hogna sp., including coloradensis and lenta.

http://imgur.com/qqDO0a2

You could view the ventral shot they took through the link above.

 

[Smokehound714]

they're all carolinensis.

 

[RTTB]

Nice score of spiders.

 

[Hercules Hernandez]

Thanks everybody, I really appreciated the help on ID-ing these spiders. One of my females had laid an egg sack that hatched a few months ago. Sadly, because of me not being sure on what to do and keeping them together for too long, many of the slings killed and ate each other. I still have around six, but I feel pretty bad. Again, thanks for your help, everyone!

 

[Hercules Hernandez]

Nice score of spiders.

Thanks!

 

[Ratmosphere]

Hey at least you still have 6! I actually found one in Connecticut with 6 legs in a major city which blew my mind. It was a sling and I should have kept it.

 

[Hercules Hernandez]

Hey at least you still have 6! I actually found one in Connecticut with 6 legs in a major city which blew my mind. It was a sling and I should have kept it.

Yeah, they’re a pretty cool species and I really recommend keeping them. The fact that you found one in a city is astonishing! Lol
They’re literally all over the place here in South Texas. Literally all over the place. If you ever happen to find yourself in south Texas, message me and I’ll be sure to tell you a few spots where they’re plentiful.

 

[wolfs79]

http://imgur.com/t0IQPq5

http://imgur.com/Nms1Vxu

I have around 12, maybe a couple more, of these wolf spiders that I’m hoping are true H. carolinensis. Some are lighter in color, darker in color, bigger and more defensive, but they all have the same patterns on their abdomens. Are these true Hogna carolinensis?

Good chance you have true Carolinensis here is a pick of my large female she actually is in premolt

 

[Hercules Hernandez]

Good chance you have true Carolinensis here is a pick of my large female she actually is in premolt

That’s a beautiful spider.

 

[wolfs79]

That’s a beautiful spider.

Thanks so are yours !

 

[Dawnes1221]

I just stumbled upon this thread and feel like this is the right thread to ask: any idea what species Hogna this is? Please let me know if it is appropriate to interject here with my question. Thank you!

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• Dawnes1221
• Nov 21, 2017

Wishing a good night to all, from Blade (Hogna sp.) Nestled in his new winter vacation retreat. :D

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• Dawnes1221
• Nov 21, 2017

Male, Hogna Sp. Just got a better snapshot of him before bed, more better pics to come. :) Name...

 

[Smokehound714]

I just stumbled upon this thread and feel like this is the right thread to ask: any idea what species Hogna this is? Please let me know if it is appropriate to interject here with my question. Thank you!

20171121_021414

• Dawnes1221
• Nov 21, 2017

Wishing a good night to all, from Blade (Hogna sp.) Nestled in his new winter vacation retreat. :D

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• Dawnes1221
• Nov 21, 2017

Male, Hogna Sp. Just got a better snapshot of him before bed, more better pics to come. :) Name...

baltimoriana, easily identified by unique carapace pattern

 

[wolfs79]

baltimoriana, easily identified by unique carapace pattern

I agree.

 

[wolfs79]

Got some cool night pics of the female Carolinensis and a male

 

[Dawnes1221]

@Smokehound714 @wolfs79 AMAZING! Thank you, it helps to learn as much as I can about my new guest. His name is blade I am just blown away right now at how easy it is to fall in love with bugs, beautiful night shots @wolfs79! Is it a regular red colored light bulb you are using? I almost impulse bought a true blacklight light for my new arachnid friend's homes but stopped short on the purchase, until I learn more on what is best or preffered by the experts.