H.lenta on the prowl

Hogna lenta belongs to the family Lycosidae, which has a fossil record extending to the Cretaceous period. These are native to the southeastern portion of the United States, particularly Florida. They occupy a variety of habitats although they are often found in sandy sediments. Members of this family are active, nocturnal hunters that use their burrows as a daytime retreat. The burrows produced by H. lenta are generally simple, vertical shafts that may have a turret. The burrows are sealed with a trapdoor constructed of a thick layer of silk covered by sand or other material.

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