Wolf Spider

Found in a wide range of habitats including grasslands, woodlands, gardens, and near human structures; they live on the ground in burrows or leaf litter.

Carnivorous; they hunt insects and other small spiders by chasing them down or ambushing them rather than using webs.

Solitary, nocturnal hunters with excellent eyesight. Females are known for carrying their egg sacs attached to their spinnerets and later carrying spiderlings on their backs.

Benefits include natural pest control by eating garden insects. They are generally not aggressive to humans and their venom is not considered medically significant, though a bite may cause mild pain or swelling.