Identification help please

[caddude]

I have an outside friend who took up residence earlier this summer. I am not sure what kind of spider it is, a photo is attached. Also, I would like to catch and "domesticate" him as a pet, What is the general thought on this idea? Thank you to the group for taking the time to check out my post!

 

[caddude]

Found very similar images on line... It appears to be a wolf spider.

 

[aaarg]

it's an agelenid, not a wolf spider, check genus Agelenopsis

 

[caddude]

Thank you for the information. I knew this would be a great place to ask.

 

[Tbone192]

Looks like Agelenopsis potteri, I wouldn't be surprised if that is what it is, or at least a very closely related species.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Looks like Agelenopsis potteri, I wouldn't be surprised if that is what it is, or at least a very closely related species.

Yea it’s a grass spider of some sort .

 

[Tbone192]

Yea it’s a grass spider of some sort .

That much is evident, I like trying to be as specific as possible when it comes to ID though.

 

[pentapede]

Looks like Aglenopsis Aperta to me.

 

[Tbone192]

Looks like Aglenopsis Aperta to me.

It does indeed appear quite similar, however their range does not extend into Michigan. At least there are no reports.

 

[TheraMygale]

I have an outside friend who took up residence earlier this summer. I am not sure what kind of spider it is, a photo is attached. Also, I would like to catch and "domesticate" him as a pet, What is the general thought on this idea? Thank you to the group for taking the time to check out my post!
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Why do you want it as a pet?

if you do take it in, it could die very soon just because it was its time. Or because you took it in. You can feed it wild caught at this point, thats what it was eating.

you could always provide crickets, less chances of accelerating its death.

Spiders in Michigan - Species & Pictures

spiderid.com

SE Michigan Spider - Agelenopsis

An online resource devoted to North American insects, spiders and their kin, offering identification, images, and information.

bugguide.net

 

[Brewser]

I agree, set it free, it will be a beneficial pest controller about your homestead.