wolf spider

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Definition of wolf spider in English English dictionary: Any of several spiders, of the family Lycosidae, that are known for stalking their prey on the ground and not building webs; Any of various spiders of the family Lycosidae that stalk prey on the ground and do not spin webs, especially a common small species (Lycosa tarentula) of southern Europe found on beaches and in woods. Name that originally referred to a species of southern European spider (Lycosa tarentula) but now refers to more than 175 spider species (family Lycosidae) found in North America, Europe, and north of the Arctic Circle. The body of L. tarentula, the largest species, is about 1 in. (2.5 cm) long. Most species have a long, broad, hairy brown body; stout, long legs; and strong, prominent jaws. Wolf spiders chase and pounce upon their prey, hunting mostly at night. Most species build a silk-lined, tubular nest in the ground, which they dig with their heavy front legs. A few species spin webs. The bite of L. tarentula produces no ill effects in humans; ground spider that hunts its prey instead of using a web
Arctic wolf spider: The spider Pardosa glacialis
rabid wolf spider: A type of wolf spider, Rabidosa rabida
wolf spiders: plural form of wolf spider
european wolf spider: large southern European spider once thought to be the cause of tarantism (uncontrollable bodily movement)
wolf spiders: lycosidae

wolf spider

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wolf spi·der

wûlf spaydır

/ˈwo͝olf ˈspīdər/ /ˈwʊlf ˈspaɪdɜr/

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