Hogna helluo
| Hogna helluo | |
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| Hogna helluo | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Family: | Lycosidae |
| Subfamily: | Lycosinae |
| Genus: | Hogna |
| Species: | H. helluo |
| Binomial name | |
| Hogna helluo | |
Hogna helluo is a species of spider in the family Lycosidae, subfamily Lycosinae and genus Hogna. The carapace of H. helluo (a somewhat smaller spider than Hogna carolinensis), is characterized by a clearly defined medial stripe from a point between the middle pair of eyes nearly to the point at which the carapace joins the abdomen. The abdomen has a broader light stripe with a darker narrow and tapering form like the head of a lance or a stone arrow point.
The underside of the cephalothorax is solid black, but the underside of the abdomen may be spotted with lighter colored patches. This species does not dig tunnels but may create shelters under rocks and similar natural features. H. helluo frequently enters houses with the arrival of lower temperatures in autumn. They are inside only in search of warmer temperatures and make every possible effort to stay away from people. H. helluo is now classified under the genus Tigrosa as Tigrosa helluo.