Wetland Giant Wolf Spider
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Wetland Giant Wolf Spider
tigrosa helluo
The Wetland Giant Wolf Spider is a fascinating creature that is great at hunting! With its long legs and fast movements, it can catch insects in a flash!
Habitat: Wetlands, marshes, and near ponds or lakes.
Appearance
The Wetland Giant Wolf Spider is a large, robust spider with a hairy body, typically dark brown or grey. It often features darker stripes or blotches on its abdomen and a distinctive pale stripe on its cephalothorax, setting it apart from smaller wolf spiders.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassArachnidaOrderAraneaeFamilyLycosidaeGenusTigrosa
Category
InvertebrateRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
10
Interesting facts
Female wolf spiders are known to carry their babies on their backs like a furry backpack!
If a wolf spider loses a leg, it can regrow a new one when it molts its old skin!
They have excellent night vision, making them formidable hunters after the sun sets.
Unlike most spiders, wolf spiders don't spin webs to catch food; they chase it down!
Special abilities
Ability
Prowling Predator
Wetland Giant Wolf Spiders can sprint quickly and have excellent vision because of their eight eyes, helping them actively hunt prey on the ground.
Ability
Nurturing Navigator
Wetland Giant Wolf Spiders have a unique ability to carry their egg sac and then their baby spiders on their back, protecting them from danger.
Ability
Aquatic Ambusher
Wetland Giant Wolf Spiders can run across water surfaces and even dive beneath the water, helping them escape predators or catch aquatic prey.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 2.2 cm
- Weight
- 1 g
- Lifespan
- 1.5 years
- Clutch Size
- 150-250
Diet & Feeding
These agile hunters eat many small insects and other tiny creatures.
Primary Foods
- Crickets
- Grasshoppers
- Flies
- Smaller Spiders
- Beetle Larvae
Foraging Method
- Pursuit
Ecological connections
hunts
Fall Field Cricket
Gryllus pennsylvanicus
a common insect prey in its habitat
eaten by
Spider Wasp
Anoplius americanus
This wasp paralyzes spiders to lay eggs on them
hunts
Yellow Fever Mosquito
Aedes aegypti
These spiders help control mosquito populations near water
eaten by
Virginia Opossum
Didelphis virginiana
Opossums are opportunistic omnivores that prey on spiders
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Giant Wolf SpiderTigrosa SpiderWetland Spider
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always observe spiders from a distance and do not touch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Wetland Giant Wolf Spider?
The easiest way to identify Wetland Giant Wolf Spider is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How long is Wetland Giant Wolf Spider?
2.2 cm
How much does Wetland Giant Wolf Spider weigh?
1 g
How long does Wetland Giant Wolf Spider live?
1.5 years
What does Wetland Giant Wolf Spider eat?
These agile hunters eat many small insects and other tiny creatures.
Where is Wetland Giant Wolf Spider usually found?
Wetlands, marshes, and near ponds or lakes.
How does Wetland Giant Wolf Spider hunt?
Pursuit
How many eggs does Wetland Giant Wolf Spider lay?
150-250
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Recent Snaps
Mar 31, 2026
Hastings Hill Historic Districti
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