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Wolf Spiders: Facts, Habitat, Behaviour
All you need to know about these ground-dwelling hunters
Text by: Femi Benny
Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated April 15, 2026
Text by: Femi Benny
Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated April 15, 2026
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All you need to know about these ground-dwelling hunters
What is the size of a wolf spider?
The size of a wolf spider ranges between 10 and 35 mm.
Where is the wolf spider found in India?
Wolf spiders can be found in grasslands, forests, agricultural fields and urban gardens.
What is the scientific name of the wolf spider?
Wolf spiders belong to the family Lycosidae.
About the Authors
Femi Ezhuthupallickal Benny
Femi is a PhD student at University College London (UCL), working on the ecology and behavior of Asian giant hornets. Passionate about insects, especially wasps, she loves fieldwork in underexplored places, studying how insects interact with their environment and discovering new species while at it!