Wolf Spider
Appearance
- A grey or brownish-coloured spider (with a pale band on the carapace) that can grow to 3.5 cm in length.
- Wolf spiders are hairy and have long legs (giving them the ability to move quickly).
- The female is usually larger than the male.
Life Cycle
- Impregnated females carry their eggs on their abdomen (the eggs are attached to spinnerets).
- Upon hatching, the young spiderlings live on their mother’s back for the first few weeks of life.
- The male has a lifespan of approximately 12 months, whilst the female can live for several years.
Habits
- Wolf spiders are ground-based spiders that like to wander. They typically live in shallow burrows, bushes and under leaf piles.
- They generally hunt at night for insects, such as crickets, bugs and ants.
- A bite from a wolf spider can cause swelling, itchiness and ulceration (in rare cases).
SPIDERS
We service the ACT and surrounding areas
Gungahlin
Belconnen
Canberra City
South Canberra
Jerrabomberra
Weston Creek
Woden Valley
Tuggeranong
** Queanbeyan, Murrumbateman & NSW local areas.