where are wolf spiders found in the world
Wolf spider Wolf spiders can be found in a wide range of habitats both coastal and inland. These include shrublands, woodland, wet coastal forest, alpine meadows, suburban gardens, and homes. Spiderlings disperse aerially and consequently wolf spiders have wide distributions. Although some species have very specific microhabitat needs (such as stream-side gravel beds or montane herb-fields) most are wanderers without permanent homes. Some build burrows which can be left open or have a trapdoor (depending on species). Arid zone species construct turrets or plug their holes with leaves and pebbles during the rainy season to protect themselves from flood waters. Often they are found in man made locations such as sheds and other outdoor equipment.
Tarantula hawk Worldwide distribution of tarantula hawks includes areas from India to Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, and the Americas. Tarantula hawk species have been observed from as far north as Logan, Utah, in the United States, and south as far as Argentina in South America, with at least 250 species living in South America.[5] Eighteen species of Pepsis and three species of Hemipepsis are found in the United States,[6] primarily in the deserts of the southwestern United States, with Pepsis grossa (formerly Pepsis formosa)[7] and Pepsis thisbe being common.[citation needed] The two species are difficult to distinguish, but the majority of P. grossa has metallic blue bodies and reddish antennae, which separates them from P. thisbe. Both species have bright orange wings that become transparent near the tip.