Comments & ID Thoughts
Please help identify what type of spider this is and include interesting facts that I can share with my family.
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- Submitted: Aug 23, 2022
- Photographed: Aug 23, 2022
- Spider: Unidentified
- Location: Omaha, Nebraska, United States
- Spotted Indoors: Basement or Cellar
- Found in web?: No
- Attributes:
Hi. this is a wolf spider, Lycosidae family. Probably Rabidosa rabida species AKA rabid wolf spider.
They are not dangerous but can bite if mis handled. Likely sting pretty good like a bee sting.
Species Rabidosa rabida – Rabid Wolf Spider – BugGuide.Net
Thank you so much for you reply. I will certainly let the family know.
You are welcome.