Florida Wandering Spider

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Ctenus captiosus

Florida Wandering Spider, a reference photo
Photo: kcthetc1 · CC0 1.0 (licence)

Ctenus captiosus, known generally as the Florida false wolf spider or tropical wolf spider, is a species of wandering spider in the family Ctenidae. It is found in the United States, and is one of two species of Ctenidae occurring in Florida. Little is known about the biology of this species.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Florida Wandering 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

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Ctenidae
Genus
Ctenus
Species
Ctenus captiosus

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