Desidae Archives - USA Spiders

Metaltella Simoni – Hacklemesh Weaver

By usaspidersPosted on February 7, 2021Posted in DesidaeTagged Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Hairy:No, Hairy:Yes, LegLength:Long, LegLength:Medium, Louisiana, Medium, Mississippi, North Carolina, P:Brown, S:Black, S:Grey, South Carolina, Spinnerets:No, Tennessee, Texas6 Comments

Metaltella simoni is a spider species that is commonly often referred to as hacklemesh weaver. This may lead to confusion with some spiders of the genus Amaurobius which are also referred to as hacklemesh weavers and often have a similar appearance. Therefore, we will restrict to the usage of the specific name in this guide which […]

Gray House Spider – Badumna Longinqua

By usaspidersPosted on February 1, 2021Posted in Desidae, Other SpidersTagged California, Florida, Hawaii, LegLength:Medium, LegLength:Short, LegPattern:Banded, LegPattern:Uniform, Medium, Oregon, P:Black, P:Brown, S:Brown, S:Grey, Small, Spinnerets:No, Washington10 Comments

The gray house spider, Badmuna longinqua, is a medium sized black and gray spider originally native to Australia. It has been introduced to New Zealand, South America, Europe, South Africa and the United States. Despite the reputation of Australian spiders, the grey house spider is harmless for humans and larger pets. Due to its secretive […]