Wolf spiders are a family of mostly large, hairy and athletic arachnids. There are nearly 2,400 species of wolf spider that are found all over the world.

There are nearly 250 species of wolf spiders in the U.S. and Canada. These spiders don’t spin webs to catch their prey. Instead, they chase it down. However, these spider babies are harmless ...

A wolf spider is crawling through the grass. (Getty Images) By Laura Simpson | gardening@scng.com UPDATED: August 22, 2024 at 9:08 AM PDT ...

It is possible to spot a Carolina wolf spider during the day. However, this spider species is predominantly nocturnal, meaning most sightings occur at night when they are most active.

In the Washington, D.C., region, wolf spiders grow from 1 to 3 inches in length, including their legs, but the Carolina wolf spider can span more than 4 inches with its legs.

South Carolina has an official state spider. Here’s what to know about the SC state spider — the Carolina wolf spider.

South Carolina has an official state spider. Here’s what to know about the SC state spider — the Carolina wolf spider.