Wolf Spider

Grassy areas, gardens, leaf litter, and occasionally man-made structures like garages or basements.

Mainly insects and other small spiders. They are ground hunters that chase or ambush their prey.

Solitary, nocturnal hunters that do not spin webs to catch prey. Females are unique for carrying their egg sacs attached to their spinnerets and later carrying spiderlings on their backs.

Generally harmless to humans and rarely bite unless provoked. They provide biological pest control by eating common garden and household insects.