Common House Spider (e.g., Wolf Spider)

Found globally in a variety of terrestrial habitats; common in homes, basements, and gardens.

Carnivorous; feeds primarily on insects like flies, moths, and crickets, as well as other spiders.

Solitary, nocturnal hunters that do not spin webs to catch prey. They run down their prey and are known for females carrying egg sacs on their spinnerets.

Generally harmless to humans; bites may cause mild localized pain but are not medically significant. Highly beneficial to ecosystems as natural pest control for homes and gardens.