Acantholycosa is a genus of wolf spiders, family Lycosidae. Members of this genus can be distinguished from closely related genera by the presence of more than three pairs of ventral tibial spines on each front leg. All are found in Asia and Europe with the exception of Acantholycosa solituda, found in North America.
Description Acantholycosa measure in total length. Colouration ranges from moderately light to almost black; most are relatively patternless. The legs are relatively long.
Species There are 38 accepted species:
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