18 Types of Wolf Spiders in South Carolina
18 types of wolf spiders have a verified observation record in South Carolina. The most frequently recorded are Rabid Wolf Spider, Georgia Wolf Spider and Tigrosa annexa. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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18 types of wolf spiders have a verified observation record in South Carolina. The most frequently recorded are Rabid Wolf Spider, Georgia Wolf Spider and Tigrosa annexa. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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18 types of wolf spiders recorded in South Carolina
18 wolf spider species have a verified observation record in South Carolina, each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.
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Also recorded in South Carolina
| # | Species | Scientific name | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | lance wolf spiderSchizocosa avida | Schizocosa avida | 27 |
| 14 | Wetland Giant Wolf SpiderTigrosa helluo | Tigrosa helluo | 25 |
| 15 | Carolina Wolf SpiderHogna carolinensis | Hogna carolinensis | 18 |
| 16 | Allocosa funereaAllocosa funerea | Allocosa funerea | 15 |
| 17 | Varacosa avaraVaracosa avara | Varacosa avara | 14 |
| 18 | Woodland Giant Wolf SpiderTigrosa aspersa | Tigrosa aspersa | 13 |
Plus 14 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
The Rabid Wolf Spider (Rabidosa rabida) is the most commonly recorded, with 487 verified observations, about 24% of all wolf spiders reported in South Carolina. If you spot a wolf spider here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
South Carolina also hosts less common wolf spiders such as Gladicosa pulchra, Dotted Wolf Spider and Brush-legged Split Wolf Spider, each recorded fewer than 100 times. These are the species worth a second look when you are out, since a sighting is more notable.