Schizocosa avida

Schizocosa avida is a species of wolf spider in the family Lycosidae. It is found in North America, throughout the United States and Canada.

Description The abdomen has a dark central area surrounded by a light colored margin. The female's length varies between and the male varies between .

Behavior They are more active in the spring and summer, often found in open fields and prairies. They are capable of leg autotomy, intentionally severing a limb to avoid predation.