Anyone help with ID of this possible trapdoor or funnelweb spider please??

MJDurrant

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Found by battery operated Heath moth trap on 6th.Nov.2020 in valley amongst semi desert habitat near Sorbas Almeria province S.E.Spain 20201106_085503.jpg
 

The Snark

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@MJDurrant Just take a close look at the head. You should be seeing two eyes way back on the head that are slightly facing backwards. This is your rough rule in IDing all wolf spiders, lycosids
 

MJDurrant

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@MJDurrant Just take a close look at the head. You should be seeing two eyes way back on the head that are slightly facing backwards. This is your rough rule in IDing all wolf spiders, lycosids
OK many thanks for your advice.Will start looking next time we come across a possible example Saludos
 

MJDurrant

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Need help with ID of another arachnid species found by my moth trap during a session on 5th.March 2021 at same site as usual in oasis in semi desert area of Almeria province S.Spain 20210305_115447.jpg
 

Matts inverts

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You are lucky. I have only found one wolf spider in my back yard and one up in the mountains.
 
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