Hogna carolinensis, commonly-known as the Carolina wolf spider and giant wolf spider, is found across North America. It is the largest of the wolf spiders in North America, typically measuring at 18–20 mm (0.7–0.8 in) for males and 22–35 mm (0.9–1.4 in) for females.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Carolina Wolf Spider being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Hogna coloradensis
- Lycosa praegrandis
- Lycosa fasciiventris
- Lycosa hispanica
- Lycosa pampeana
- Lycosa tarantula
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Lycosidae
- Genus
- Hogna
- Species
- Hogna carolinensis
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