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Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey which includes hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, and Old World vultures. These birds have very large powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight. Seventeen species have been recorded in Maine. Swallow-tailed kite, Elanoides forficatus (R)
Rabidosa rabida, also known as the rabid wolf spider, [2] is a species of spiders from the family Lycosidae, native to North America. [1] In the United States it is found from Maine to Florida and west to Texas.
A spider in a jar. The up-island spider is said to be a dark brown spider with red eyes, sharing shape and markings with wolf spiders common in the United States. Its unusual feature is its size, by some reports spanning up to 8 inches with its legs splayed out.
Tigrosa helluo, commonly known as the Wetland Giant Wolf Spider, is a species of spider belonging to the family Lycosidae, also known as wolf spiders. T. helluo was formerly known as Hogna helluo before differences between dorsal color patterns, habitat preferences, body structures, etc. were discovered. [ 2 ]
One group of spiders that is fairly active this time of year that breaks this stereotype are the wolf spiders. More Nature News: Owls usher in the Halloween spirit with 'who-cooks-for-you' call
Wolf spider. What they look like: With over 200 species of wolf spiders crawling around, it’s no wonder that they range in size and appearance. “The largest species can be up to an inch and a ...
Maine is also home to a wide variety of birds of prey including the northern goshawk, bald eagle, sharp-shinned hawk, Cooper's hawk, northern harrier, and red-tailed hawk. great horned owl , barn owl , barred owl , long-eared owl , great gray owl and northern saw-whet owl .
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