Wolf spiders (Lycosidae) and tarantulas (Theraphosidae) are both maligned and feared throughout the world. They are venomous, as are almost all spiders. Their venom helps them subdue prey, but neither ...

Wolf spiders often make a home in piles of wood, garages or humid basements so they can catch their prey. AMNH/R. Mickens USA TODAY NETWORK As the weather heats up in the summertime, wolf spiders ...

The scary-looking, ominously-named wolf spider is actually a beneficial insect. Wolf spiders belong to the class Arachnida and are members of the family Lycosidae (derived from the Greek word lycos, ...

Wolf spiders have a reputation for being intimidating, and it’s easy to see why. They’re fast, hairy, and large enough to make anyone jump when one scurries across the floor. In Australia and the ...

The summer heat is upon us and there‘s no doubt a few creepy crawlers — including furry, fast-moving wolf spiders — are looking to beat the heat inside your home. Kentucky is home to several species ...

A wolf spider stays low to the ground. The timid venomous creatures are common in California, especially during warm months. Getty Images As sweltering temperatures continue to bake California, the ...

Wolf spiders are straight out of a horror movie with their hairy bodies and long spiny legs. The arachnids are common everywhere in the country, including Texas. While there’s no concrete “wolf spider ...

If you saw a brownish colored spider with dark markings crawling through the grass toward you, could you tell if it was a wolf spider or a grass spider? Many people struggle to identify the ...

As the weather heats up in the summertime, wolf spiders hunting for their prey might be making a space in your home. Encountering one of these spiders, which can range in size from a half inch to two ...