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HABITAT AND COURTSHIP BEHAVIOR OF TH E WOLF SPIDER SCHIZOCOSA RETRORSA (BANKS )

Eileen A. Hebets, Gary Lee Miller

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The habitat and courtship behavior of the wolf spider Schizocosa retrorsa (Banks1911 ) were studied and are described here for the first time . The range ofS. retrorsa was extended to includ e the lower peninsula of Michigan . This species is locally abundant in highly exposed habitats of sand o r pine litter. Male courtship consists of chemoexploration, palpal drumming, an extended leg tap, and a push-up display. Female displays include a double leg arch, approaches, and orientations toward th e male.

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The habitat and courtship behavior of the wolf spider Schizocosa retrorsa (Banks1911 ) were studied and are described here for the first time . The range ofS. retrorsa was extended to includ e the lower peninsula of Michigan . This species is locally abundant in highly exposed habitats of sand o r pine litter. Male courtship consists of chemoexploration, palpal drumming, an extended leg tap, and a push-up display. Female displays include a double leg arch, approaches, and orientations toward th e male.

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The habitat and courtship behavior of the wolf spider Schizocosa retrorsa (Banks1911 ) were studied and are described here for the first time . The range ofS. retrorsa was extended to includ e the lower peninsula of Michigan . This species is locally abundant in highly exposed habitats of sand o r pine litter. Male courtship consists of chemoexploration, palpal drumming, an extended leg tap, and a push-up display. Female displays include a double leg arch, approaches, and orientations toward th e male.

Key concepts: Wolf spider, Courtship, Spider, Habitat, Courtship display, Ecology, Range (aeronautics), Geography

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