Wolf Spider with Egg Sac

by Barbara McMahon

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Wolf Spider with Egg Sac

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Barbara McMahon

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The name �wolf spider� encompasses a large family of spiders, most of which are large, dark-colored and athletic. Unlike most spiders that catch their prey in webs, wolf spiders violently hunt it down using their strong bodies and sharp eyesight. Wolf spiders have a �distinctive eye arrangement, where the front or anterior row is composed of four small eyes of roughly the same size arranged in almost a straight row. The back or posterior row is arranged in a V-pattern with the apex next to the anterior row.� Wolf spiders have excellent night vision, and primarily hunt in the dark. Wolf spiders use their keen eyesight, camouflage coloring, speedy movements and high sensitivity to vibrations to be aware of and keep safe from predators. They will bite when threatened. After mating, female wolf spiders lay several dozen or more eggs and wrap them in silk, creating an egg sac. Female wolf spiders carry their egg sacs attached to her spinnerets. If the female is separated from the egg sac, she will search furiously for it. Mothers are known to exhibit aggressive behavior when carrying their egg sacs.

This maternal behavior doesn�t stop after the eggs hatch. After hatching, the spiderlings climb on their mother�s back and she carries then around for several days.

Male wolf spiders typically live for one year or less, while females can live for several years.

Thank you for viewing. Barbara McMahon

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July 6th, 2015

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