W olf spider bites are not known to be dangerous and are about the equivalent of a bee sting, unless a person has an allergic reaction. The bite of the hobo spider is believed to be harmful to humans and may produce necrotic wounds, similar to those from a brown recluse. When the young wolf spiders hatch, they will climb onto their mother’s back, while hobo spiderlings do not do this. Female hobo spiders lay eggs in sacs that they attach to the web and then stand guard, whereas female wolf spiders carry the egg sac, which they attach to their spinnerets. These spiders also differ in their reproductive habits. Wolf spiders are sometimes found indoors as well and are also encountered at ground level where they hunt. Some wolf spiders will ambush prey when it happens by while others will chase and attack it. The wolf spider can be seen in places like grassy areas, under rocks, decks, or among leaves. Unlike the hobo, the wolf spider hunts for its prey and goes out in search of it. The only silk that may be visible in their nest is to cover the opening, though sometimes the spiders do not do this. Rather, they will dig a shallow burrow in the ground, sometimes under a rock, log or other item that protects them. On the other hand, wolf spiders do not create webs or nests. They use their webs to catch prey and dart out from the funnel end to grab it when movement is detected. If they are encountered indoors, hobo spiders are usually in damp areas like basements and are typically seen at ground level because they are poor climbers. These nests are usually built near the ground in wood piles, gardens, under rocks or sheds, or in tall vegetation. To begin with, hobo spiders create funnel-shaped nests with the narrower end funneling into a protected area, like a crevice. However, the real differences between these two spiders can be seen in their behaviors and habitats. Hobo spiders mainly inhabit the Pacific Northwest region of the United States (though their presence does seem to be expanding) and the wolf spider is more widespread throughout the U.S. This characteristic may also be difficult to see without magnification. The wolf spider tends to be larger, especially when including its legs.īoth spiders have eight eyes, though they appear in different formations. The hairs on the hobo spider are rather fine and difficult to see without magnification. In general, both types of spiders appear hairy and brown, with a striped marking down their dorsal side.
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