Wolf spiders are solitary ground hunters that chase and pounce on prey rather than building webs to trap it, earning their wolf-like hunting name. With over 2,000 species worldwide, they are among the most diverse spider families on Earth. Female wolf spiders carry their egg sac attached to their spinnerets, and uniquely carry their spiderlings on their backs for several days after hatching — a rare parental behavior among arachnids.
About the Wolf Spider
Lycosa tarantula
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Wolf spider mothers carry hundreds of spiderlings on their backs for up to two weeks after they hatch.
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Their eyes reflect light with a green eyeshine, making them easy to spot at night with a flashlight.
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Wolf spiders have eight eyes arranged in three rows: four small on the bottom, two large in the middle, and two medium on top.
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Unlike most spiders, wolf spiders have excellent color vision and can detect UV light invisible to humans.
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Some species excavate burrows up to 30 cm deep, lining the entrance with silk as a tripwire alarm system.
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Habitat Types:
Grasslands, Forests, Deserts
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