Arctosa cinerea is one of the most conspicuous wolf spider of central Europe, with a palearctic distribution and also found in Congo. The spider reaches a length of 17 mm (males only 14 mm), and occurs only on sandy beaches of rivers, lakes and oceans.
The Arctosa cinerea species is one of the most recognizable wolf spiders in central Europe. It has a widespread distribution across the palearctic region, including Congo. The spider's size varies; males are smaller at 14 mm compared to females at 17 mm.  It can be found exclusively on sandy beaches along rivers, lakes, and oceans.