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Ctenus captiosus, known generally as the Florida false wolf spider or tropical wolf spider, is a species of wandering spider in the family Ctenidae.
The Florida wolf spider is native to Florida below 28-29° latitude, with most reported sightings occurring in Miami-Dade County. [1] As with other wolf spiders, the Florida wolf spider is an active hunter, using its relatively advanced eyesight to stalk and hunt prey on the ground.
However, wolf spiders usually only bite when they feel threatened or mishandled. [13] Wolf spiders have been found to be a vital source of natural pest control for many people's personal gardens or even homes, since the wolf spider preys on perceived pests such as crickets, ants, cockroaches, and in some cases lizards and frogs. [14]
Hogna carolinensis, commonly known as the Carolina wolf spider and giant wolf spider, is found across North America. It is the largest of the wolf spiders in North America, [2] typically measuring at 18–20 mm for males and 22–35 mm for females. The Carolina wolf spider is mottled brown with a dark underside.
Wolf spiders are members of the Lycosidae family (‘Lycos’ comes from the Greek ‘lykos’ meaning wolf). Like wolves (and unlike the typical web-weaving spider), wolf spiders usually run down ...
The fear of spiders and the subsequent panic upon spotting them can cause costly distractions while driving. In 2017, a Florida spider was the alleged culprit of a woman crashing her car in South ...
Tigrosa helluo, commonly known as the Wetland Giant Wolf Spider, is a species of spider belonging to the family Lycosidae, also known as wolf spiders. T. helluo was formerly known as Hogna helluo before differences between dorsal color patterns, habitat preferences, body structures, etc. were discovered. [ 2 ]
Rabidosa hentzi is a small species of wolf spider found in North America. Most identified specimens were found in Florida, though some have been found in Georgia and Louisiana. [ 2 ] Its color is like that of Rabidosa carrana or Rabidosa rabida , but it is distinguished from other Rabidosa species by its paler color and distinct striped pattern ...