What is this?

[don1]

Found this roaming around my house. Hint, I'm in TX

 

[theninegates]

I'm thinking common european house spider...could be one of several species.

 

[don1]

Dose the thing bite? (wife freaking) :?

 

[David_F]

Looks like a wolf spider to me. Not sure of the species. Do Tegeneria spp. range as far south as TX? If so hopefully I can find some here in KS. I love those things.

 

[don1]

Looks like a wolf spider to me. Not sure of the species. Do Tegeneria spp. range as far south as TX? If so hopefully I can find some here in KS. I love those things.

Your free to come and take it away!

 

[theninegates]

Tegenaria Agrestis (hobo spiders) are primarily in the Pac Nortwest. Recluse spiders Loxosceles sp.) are found in Texas but that spider doesn't appear to be a recluse.

 

[don1]

Looks like a wolf spider to me. Not sure of the species. Do Tegeneria spp. range as far south as TX? If so hopefully I can find some here in KS. I love those things.

2nd thought, I'll ship it to you

 

[theninegates]

2nd thought, I'll ship it to you

My take on the situation is to leave them be. If you see one in the home, take it outside or flush as needed

 

[danread]

I dont think it is a Tegeneria spp, it looks more like wolf spider (Lycosa sp).

Cheers,