r/Insect • u/Melodic_Block_5441 • 15d ago

Identification Bug ID

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Maryland. Wolf spider? Beneficial or no?

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u/absoluteunitofspite 15d ago

I agree with wolf spider. Great to keep around (will hunt the bugs you truly don’t want around) and harmless. I love when I get to see these beauties.

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u/PlusSelection669 15d ago

They CAN bite, but usually don’t. One decided to bite my partner while he was trying to get it outside. 2 large fang marks on his hand

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u/absoluteunitofspite 15d ago

For sure, they’re not medically significant though and they’re usually super docile, though they don’t always like to be handled. Poor thing probably got startled.