Dotted Wolf Spider

The Dotted Wolf Spider (Rabidosa punctulate), often gets mistaken for its cousin, the rabid wolf spider. Both of these spiders are found in Georgia and are members of the Lycosidae family. Nevertheless, the dotted wolf spider has a number of distinctive traits.

They can be identified by the distinguishing spots on the underside of their abdomens. They have a distinct brown line down the middle of their abdomens in addition to the spots. Male dotted wolf spiders are about 13 millimeters long, while females are about 15 millimeters long. Female spotted wolf spiders carry their eggs on their spinnerets, just like other wolf spiders do. Instead of creating webs to trap prey, they actively hunt, outpacing their victim with their speed and strength. Despite their size, people are not thought to be at risk from their bite.