Giant Scarites vs Tundra Wolf Spider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Scarites | Tundra Wolf Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scarites gigas | Pardosa glacialis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Araneae |
| Family | Carabidae | Lycosidae |
| Size | 30-45 mm | 5-8 mm body length |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Mediterranean region (southern Europe, North Africa) | Arctic Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Svalbard, Arctic Scandinavia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Scarites
One of the largest burrowing ground beetles, entirely shiny black with a massive head and powerful toothed mandibles. It is a formidable nocturnal predator of the Mediterranean region.
Did You Know?
It digs extensive burrow systems in sandy soil with its powerful forelegs and can be found guarding the entrance to its burrow like a miniature predator at its den.
Tundra Wolf Spider
A dark, medium-sized wolf spider with cryptic brown and gray patterning. Females carry their egg sacs attached to their spinnerets. It is one of the dominant predators on the Arctic tundra ground surface.
Did You Know?
This spider basks on dark rocks to raise its body temperature, then hunts more actively because its prey are slower in the cold.