Wolf spider (family Lycosidae). This female wolf spider is carrying her egg case (cream, lower centre) in her palps and fangs. She will carry it until

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Wolf spider (family Lycosidae). This female wolf spider is carrying her egg case (cream, lower centre) in her palps and fangs. She will carry it until her spiderlings hatch. This is a common hunting spider found in Europe. It hunts its prey by running it down. These spiders rarely bite, and, although painful, their bites are not fatal to humans.

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