Help with ID?

[TheAuduxity]

oops, uncovered this hibernating spider in southern Ontario. Guess they get to stay rent-free until April . An Id would help me care for them.

 

[SalticusScenicusStar]

Looks like another wolf spider.

 

[TheAuduxity]

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Looks like another wolf spider.

Thats what I was thinking. Jeez . Wolf Spider Hotel over here

 

[SalticusScenicusStar]

Many wolf spiders in Ontario.

It is also a male.

 

[TheAuduxity]

It is also a male.

Well that’s good

It is also a male.

Turns out it’s actually a leaf-curling sac spider!

 

[Albireo Wulfbooper]

can't tell if Clubionidae or Cheiracanthium from this photo, but definitely a sac spood.

 

[SalticusScenicusStar]

Interesting! Does it make webs to catch prey or pounce on prey?

 

[Albireo Wulfbooper]

Interesting! Does it make webs to catch prey or pounce on prey?

No, they make silk sleeping bags but they're hunters like wolf spiders.

 

[TheAuduxity]

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Interesting! Does it make webs to catch prey or pounce on prey?

So far he’s just nestled into a paper towel. I put a couple fruit flies in for him - not sure if he’s eaten though. Just letting him settle in.

can't tell if Clubionidae or Cheiracanthium from this photo, but definitely a sac spood.

Thank you!

 

[SalticusScenicusStar]

They like eating cockroaches and insect eggs.

 

[gorybmovie]

Interesting find. I've never seen one of these before. I would love to see more photos!

 

[Albireo Wulfbooper]

Interesting find. I've never seen one of these before. I would love to see more photos!

Cheiracanthium are common as dirt in my area, particularly indoors. We also have a bunch of Clubiona species but they tend to be a bit harder to find since they’re mostly outdoors and hiding in leafy areas.