![]() Now that you are aware of their appearance, you must know what places to avoid in order to prevent getting bitten by a wolf spider. They are usually brown and have darker markings at the back of their violin-shaped heads. You can distinguish between the two species because the brown recluse spider has a head shaped like a violin. But the brown recluse spider is way more terrifying as it is far more venomous than the wolf spider. However, people usually confuse them with brown recluse spiders due to their size and color. With these characteristics, they have the third-best eyesight among every other species of spider. The tissue is present in the top and middle row of the eyes and is the reason for the reflection of light, producing what seems like an eyeshine. This reflective mechanism is due to the presence of a retroreflective tissue called tapetum lucidum. They reflect light from their huge eyes back to the source of light, which results in a glow in their eyes. If you spot a spider, you can easily identify if it is a wolf spider by using a flashlight. ![]() This allows them to be easily distinguished from nursery web spiders. The unique arrangement of eyes is what makes them identifiable.Īlso, they have four tiny eyes in the third row, two big eyes in the middle row, and two medium-sized eyes in the top row. In addition, they have eight eyes arranged in three rows. They come in different sizes, ranging from 0.5-2 inches (around 10-35 mm). Their coloration depends on the region in which they live. Wolf Spiders have brown or gray coats with stripes and pale markings on their back.
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