Beach wolf spider of the wolf spider family inhabits throughout the United States and parts of Canada. As its name suggests, its preferred habitat is mostly beaches.
Size: These spiders have an average length of 0.43 – 0.59 inches (1.1 -1.5 cm)
Color: Their colors vary from white to brown and even tan.
Other Characteristic Features: They have a spotted body that is conducive to camouflaging.
Eggs are laid and carried in a sac by the mother, under her abdomen.
Upon hatching, mother spiders carry their spiderlings on their back.
They do not spin webs but pounce and chase their prey as ferociously as a wolf.
They may bite if provoked, which, however, has low venom levels, harmless to humans.
| Distribution | United States of America and Southern Canada |
| Habitat | Sands, coastal regions, under debris or driftwood |
| Diet | Insects |
| Predator | Spider wasps, rodents, birds, and lizards |
| Lifespan | Females: 3-4 years Males: 1 year |
Image Credits: Live.staticflickr.com
Beach wolf spider of the wolf spider family inhabits throughout the United States and parts of Canada. As its name suggests, its preferred habitat is mostly beaches.
Size: These spiders have an average length of 0.43 – 0.59 inches (1.1 -1.5 cm)
Color: Their colors vary from white to brown and even tan.
Other Characteristic Features: They have a spotted body that is conducive to camouflaging.
Eggs are laid and carried in a sac by the mother, under her abdomen.
Upon hatching, mother spiders carry their spiderlings on their back.
They do not spin webs but pounce and chase their prey as ferociously as a wolf.
They may bite if provoked, which, however, has low venom levels, harmless to humans.
| Distribution | United States of America and Southern Canada |
| Habitat | Sands, coastal regions, under debris or driftwood |
| Diet | Insects |
| Predator | Spider wasps, rodents, birds, and lizards |
| Lifespan | Females: 3-4 years Males: 1 year |
Image Credits: Live.staticflickr.com
