Wolf spiders are the sprinters of the spider world. Most of the thousands of species in this family don't spin webs; instead, they chase and pounce on their insect prey like the wolves that inspire their name. ... Most wolf spiders spend their time on the ground.

What type of web does a wolf spider make?

Wolf spiders do not spin webs and reside instead within burrows. These burrows may be open or sealed with silken doors. In rainy seasons, wolf spiders plug their burrows with pebbles and build turrets to deflect floodwater. Twigs may also be placed at the top of the burrow.

Do wolf spiders make silk?

Wolf spiders are part of a very large family of spiders called Lycosidae, containing almost 3,000 species. They do not spin webs but still produce silk, which they use to line their flat nests and to protect their eggs.