Wolf Spider
Gracie Dobbins, Joylen Betancourt, Blake Perkins
Venomous or Not?
Benefiting
Comparison of Spiders
The adult brown recluse spider is 6 - 11mm in body length and at the widest leg span, they are roughly the size of a U.S quarter. Adults vary in color from dull yellow to tawny, dark brown. Younger spiders are lighter in color than them.
Most black widow spiders are 3 - 10mm in size. Females are larger than males and can measure 13mm in body length. They are shiny black and can be identified by a red hourglass on their stomachs.
An adult wolf spider 1/2 inch to more than 1 inch in body length. They are mottled grey to brown in color, with a distinct Union Jack impression on its back.
Explanation of spider’s role and importance in ecosystem
Explain how changes affect an ecosystem
Characteristics (Body Style)
8 eyes
8 legs
Pedipalps
Chelicerae
Characteristics (Habitat)
Characteristics (Behavior)
Webs
Comparing and Contrasting Spiders with Insects
Insects have 3 pairs of jointed legs, 3 body parts, compound eyes, and a pair of antennae. They are usually spider prey.
Spiders and insects both lay eggs, they are both relatively small, and they both have exoskeletons.