WOLF SPIDER Definition & Meaning

wolf spider

noun

any of numerous ground spiders of the family Lycosidae, including the southern European tarantula, Lycosa taretula, that hunt their prey instead of using a web.

wolf spider

noun

any spider of the family Lycosidae, which chase their prey to catch it Also calledhunting spider

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Origin of wolf spider¹

First recorded in 1600–10

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Growing concerned, Mr Blake visited the ship's doctor and found that a Peruvian wolf spider had bitten him and laid eggs in his toe.

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Another image shows a wolf spider running across a grave.

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"The most common wolf spider in my yard is currently undescribed," said Harvey, of the Western Australian Museum.

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“The most common wolf spider in my yard is currently undescribed,” said Harvey, of the Western Australian Museum.

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Fish and Wildlife Service released a creepy photo this week of a wolf spider matriarch carrying dozens of new hatchlings on her back over muddy ground.

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