Best Lycosid photos for identification
If you have minimal equipment:
- a view from directly above
- get as close as possible, details are important
- crop photo as much as possible
- additional details such as pedipalps, face, and legs from side showing their underside may help depending on species
- using the flash helps if lighting is poor
If you have better equipment or accessories:
- get the spider in a plastic of glass container (they don't climb walls well)
- underside views with spider in clear bottomed container or clear plastic bag
- light is your friend but direct sunlight often results in harsh shadows