Bug Identifier
Ground spider (likely a wolf spider)
Community identification

Ground spider (likely a wolf spider)

Family Lycosidae; species cannot be determined from the image

Order & Family
Araneae, likely Lycosidae
Size
Typically about 5–20 mm in body length, depending on species.
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Ground-dwelling spiders occur in gardens, leaf litter, lawns, and around or inside buildings.

Diet & Feeding

Predatory; catches insects and other small arthropods, usually without a capture web.

Behavior Patterns

Mostly hunts on foot and may wander indoors; female wolf spiders carry their egg sacs and, briefly, spiderlings.

Risks & Benefits

Generally harmless to people and not medically significant; beneficial for controlling insect pests. Avoid handling, as a bite is possible if trapped.