Wolf spiders' size varies, and their body lengths range from about a quarter of an inch (0.6 centimeter) to over an inch (3 cm) long, not including their legs.

Wolf spiders consist of over 100 species and tend to be larger than common house spiders. Learn more about what they are, the risks, and how they can impact your health.

Wolf spiders and brown recluse spiders are two of the most common spiders found in North America. While both species can be intimidating to encounter, they have some interesting differences.

Wolf spiders aren't a homogenous group -- further mudding the waters. They alone account for about 250 species that differ in their stripes, color, and sizes, making positive identifications ...

Female wolf spiders may live for several years. It is common to find females carrying their young spiderlings on their backs ...

Critters Please Don’t Squish the Wolf Spider! Our state is home to at least 64 species of wolf spider. While they may look creepy, they’re harmless (unless you’re a cockroach).

Just like the vast majority of the approximately 50,000 spider species in the world, wolf spiders aren’t a threat to humans, even though many people are afraid of them. Much less than 1%, or ...

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 ...

North Carolina is home to more than 1,200 species of animals, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles — and big, hairy spiders that can invade your home. Carolina wolf spiders are the largest ...

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 ...