The rabid wolf spider (Rabidosa rabida), which is often known by the common name “wolf spider” (though that label is also attached in a general way to describe all the spiders in the family Lycosidae), is one of our largest wolf spiders. In the photo at left, the specimen depicted has a body that is a full 1.5 inches in length, with a leg span that approaches four inches. It should be no surprise that when these spiders are found they inspire fear and dread. [...]