Wolf Spider
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What do Wolf Spiders Look Like?
The wolf spider is one of the largest spiders in Florida. They can get about as large as a grapefruit. They are brown with camouflage markings.
When are Wolf Spiders Most Active?
The majority of wolf spiders are nocturnal and hunt during the night, but some do hunt in the early morning hours.
What Attracts Wolf Spiders?
Wolf spiders are attracted to places that will provide them with their preferred food of crickets, grasshoppers, flies, ants and earwigs.
Where are you likely to find Wolf Spiders?
Wolf spiders are not web weavers. They hunt for their prey and pounce on it to overtake and consume it. They are most likely found on the ground in wooded areas. They also dig burrows or hide under debris while they wait for a potential meal.
Are Wolf Spiders Dangerous or Destructive?
Wolf spiders are not considered dangerous or destructive to humans.
