A wolf spider

A wolf spider is a type of spider belonging to the family Lycosidae. These spiders are known for their hunting behavior, which is quite different from many other spider species. Wolf spiders are the most common spider species in the world. They’re usually dark brown with pale markings or stripes on their back. Their colors vary based on where they live, since it mainly serves as camouflage for protection. Understanding a Wolf Spiders: Like most spiders, they have a long torso and eight legs. They are found across the U.S. and around the world. They also have two larger eyes in the middle. Wolf spiders are unique to other spiders because they don’t spin webs to catch prey. Instead, they run very fast and chase down prey. They are often alarming to people, because they can grow to be large and hairy. But they are more of a nuisance than a danger. Wolf spiders live on the ground and...