Spider ID please!
I have these spiders all over in my greenhouse in the dirt. I have seen them when disturbed scurry into a hole in the dirt of my raised bed. They are also not very aggressive, while digging I roll them over quite often and they just lay there for a few moments then scurry away. I would like to know if they can bite, as they are where I dig around often. Also if they are venomous. Thank you so much!! Amanda.
Kenai Peninsula Borough Alaska
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This appears to be a wolf spider. They are effective insect hunters in the garden. Please see #7 in online document below.
https://www.uaf.edu/files/ces/publications-db/catalog/anr/PMC-10075.pdf