Wolf Spider

Found in a wide range of habitats including grasslands, forests, wetlands, and frequently inside human dwellings near baseboards or in basements.

Carnivorous; hunts insects and other small spiders by chasing them down rather than using a web.

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

Generally beneficial as they control pest insect populations. They are not aggressive towards humans and their venom is not considered medically significant, though a bite may cause mild irritation or swelling.