Phidippus regius, the regal jumping spider, is one the largest species of the jumping spiders of the Phidippus genera. It occurs mostly in the Southeastern United States as well as the Caribbean and the Easter Islands. The largest share of its population can be found in the state of Florida. Description of the Regal Jumping […]
Lyssomanes Viridis – Mangolia Green Jumper
Lyssomanes viridis, commonly called magnolia green jumper, is a small bright green jumping spider that can be found in the Southeastern United States and Mexico. Magnolia Green Jumping Spider Description The body and legs of the magnolia jumper have a bright green color that may even appear slightly translucent at times. An adult spider has […]
Araneus Bicentenarius – Giant Lichen Orb Weaver
While the giant lichen orb weaver may not be the largest orb weaver in terms of diameter, thanks to its massive abdomen, it is one of the heaviest orb weaver spiders. Like most other orb weavers, Araneus bicentenarius is a nocturnal spider and spins large webs. Giant lichen orb weaver description Most commonly, the legs […]
Maevia Inclemens – Dimorphic Jumper
Maevia inclemens, commonly called dimorphic jumper is a species of jumping spiders mainly found in the Eastern U.S States and Southeastern Canada. Its common name comes from the fact that there are two types of males that differ in appearance and behavior – so called morphs. Dimorphic Jumper Description As mentioned, the male dimorphic jumper […]
Araneus Marmoreus – Marbled Orb Weaver
Araneus marmoreus, The marbled orb weaver is a colorful orb weaver species. Due to its orange color, it is sometimes also referred to as pumpkin spider. The marbled orb weaver can be found throughout the east of the United States and in Canada. Marbled orb weaver description The Marbled Orb Weaver can have several appearances. […]
Kukulcania Hibernalis – Southern House Spider
Kukulcania hibernalis, the Southern House Spider is a large brown spider that can be found throughout the Southern United States, Central and South America and the Caribbean. Southern House Spider Description The southern house spider has a dark brown body and legs. Due to its size and coloration, the southern house spider is often mistaken […]
Neoscona crucifera – Spotted Orb Weaver
Neoscona crucifera, commonly known as the spotted orbweaver, is an orb weaver species indigenous to the Eastern part of North America. Description of the spotted orb weaver The abdomen, which is usually a shade of brown or reddish brown, has a slight pattern but nothing that stands out, and is usually covered with thick hairs. […]
Latrodectus – Black Widow Spider
Latrodectus, the black widow spider is one of the most famed and feared spider genera in the world. Hollywood tends to use only one kind of Black Widow in its films. It is always shown as a shiny black spider with a red hourglass on the underneath side of its abdomen. However, this is not […]
Loxosceles reclusa – Brown Recluse
The brown recluse, loxosceles reclusa, is one of the more dangerous spiders indigenous in the United States. While usually not life-threatening, a brown recluse bite might lead to severe skin damage. This page gives an overview of how to identify a brown recluse and in which states in the US it appears. Brown Recluse Description […]
Dysdera Crocata – Woodlouse Spider
As the name suggests, the dysdera crocata, or commonly called woodlouse spider, primarily preys on woodlice. The spider can be found all around the world. In the United States, it is mostly seen in the states along the East Coast until Wisconsin and the Mississippi River. Signification population also exist on the West Coast from […]
