Wolf Spider

Natural Habitat

Found in a variety of habitats including grasslands, forests, deserts, suburban gardens, and sometimes indoors.

Diet & Feeding

Predatory, feeding on insects such as crickets, grasshoppers, and other small invertebrates. They actively hunt their prey rather than building webs.

Behavior Patterns

Solitary, nocturnal hunters. They are known for their speed and agility. Females carry their egg sacs attached to their spinnerets and, once hatched, the spiderlings ride on the mother's back for some time.

Risks & Benefits

Generally considered beneficial as they control insect populations. While they can bite if provoked, their venom is not considered dangerous to humans, typically causing only mild local pain and swelling.

Identified on: 9/27/2025