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.
Why are wolf spiders called wolf spiders?
Wolf spiders are called so because they stalk, chase, and pounce on prey like wolves.
Are wolf spiders poisonous?
Wolf spiders are venomous (used to paralyse prey) but not poisonous (harmful if ingested) to humans.
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!
