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Carolina Wolf Spider

Hogna carolinensis

Photo by K Boyles
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Field Notes

Description:

Large, approximately 2" long, dark brown or black spider. Very fast! Found in my garage.

Notes:

Anyone know what this giant, furry, dark brown spider is? Found lounging in my garage at night, not in a web.
Northern Illinois, Will County.
Thanks!

Species ID Suggestions

Carolina Wolf Spider

Hogna carolinensis
K Boyles
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