Males

• May have a few red markings.

Females

• Similar in size although slightly more stocky.
• Lack any red colouring.
• Usually have a few white markings.

Habitat

• Common throughout southern Australia

Danger

• Wolf Spider bite can be very painful, giving symptoms similar to that of the Redback spider, without the dangerous side-effects (it is also thought to be the cause of minor skin necrosis on some occasions).
• Although quite common, they rarely seem to bite.

Always try to catch the spider responsible and keep it for identification purposes.