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Micrathena Sagittata – Arrow-Shaped Orbweaver

By usaspidersPosted on February 11, 2021February 25, 2021Posted in Aranidae - Orb Weaver, MicrathenaTagged Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hairy:No, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, LegLength:Medium, LegLength:Short, LegPattern:Uniform, Louisiana, maine, Maryland, massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, P:Black, P:Brown, P:Orange, P:Yellow, S:Black, S:Red, S:Yellow, Small, Spinnerets:NoNo Comments

The arrow-shaped orb weaver, Micrathena sagittata, is a strange-looking, arrow-shaped spider that is commonly found in gardens of the Eastern United States. The spider’s abdomen is large and yellow with two large red and black spines on its back. Its specific name “sagittata” is Latin for “arrowed” and it refers to the shape of the abdomen. Arrow-Shaped […]

Phidippus Johnsoni – Red-Backed Jumping Spider

By usaspidersPosted on February 7, 2021February 7, 2021Posted in Salticidae - Jumping SpidersTagged Arizona, Colorado, Hairy:Yes, Idaho, LegLength:Short, LegPattern:Uniform, Medium, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, P:Black, S:Red, Small, Spinnerets:No, Spinnerets:Yes, Utah, Washington, WyomingNo Comments

The red-backed jumping spider, Phidippus johnsoni, is found throughout the Western United States and Canada. The spider has a black body and the back of its abdomen is bright red. Description of the Red-Backed Jumping Spider The redbacked jumping spider is generally quite easy to identify. It’s body is predominantly black with a brightly red […]

Gray House Spider – Badumna Longinqua

By usaspidersPosted on February 1, 2021February 6, 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, WashingtonNo 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 […]

Gasteracantha Cancriformis – Spinybacked Orb Weaver

By usaspidersPosted on November 12, 2020January 25, 2021Posted in Aranidae - Orb WeaverTagged Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Hairy:No, Hawaii, LegLength:Short, LegPattern:Uniform, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, P:Black, P:White, P:Yellow, S:Black, S:Red, S:White, S:Yellow, Small, South Carolina, Spinnerets:No, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia1 Comment

The spinybacked orbweaver is a small harmless spider with six characteristic spines along the back of its abdomen. It can come in a variety of colors. The native range of this species is throughout the Southern United States, Central America and the Caribbean. The spiny backed orb weaver has also been introduced to Hawaii and […]

Steatoda Grossa – False Black Widow Spider

By usaspidersPosted on September 12, 2020February 5, 2021Posted in Steatoda, Theridiidae - Cobweb SpidersTagged all, Hairy:No, Hairy:Yes, LegLength:Medium, LegLength:Short, LegPattern:Uniform, P:Black, P:Brown, S:Black, S:White, Small, Spinnerets:No, Venomous2 Comments

The Steatoda grossa, commonly called the false black widow spider or cupboard spider can be found throughout the United States. It is from the family of Theridiidae, the same as the black widow spiders. They build similar webs and have a similar body shape and color as black widows. Hence, their common name false widow. […]

Acanthepeira Stellata – Starbellied Orb Weaver

By usaspidersPosted on September 12, 2020December 19, 2020Posted in Aranidae - Orb WeaverTagged all, Hairy:No, Hairy:Yes, LegLength:Short, LegPattern:Banded, P:Brown, S:White, Small, Spinnerets:NoNo Comments

Acanthepeira stellata, commonly called the starbellied orb weaver, is one of the most remarkable and memorable orb weaver spiders. Its abdomen is adorned with several spikes that stand out in all directions. The starbellied spider can be found throughout the United States as well as in Southern Canada and Mexico. Most sightings occur along the […]

Phidippus Regius – Regal Jumping Spider

By usaspidersPosted on May 6, 2020February 7, 2021Posted in Salticidae - Jumping SpidersTagged Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hairy:Yes, Kentucky, LegLength:Short, LegPattern:Banded, Louisiana, Medium, Mississippi, North Carolina, P:Black, P:Grey, P:Red, P:White, S:Black, S:Red, S:White, Small, South Carolina, Spinnerets:No, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West VirginiaNo Comments

Phidippus regius, the regal jumping spider, is one of 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 […]

Xysticus Funestus – Deadly Ground Crab Spider

By usaspidersPosted on May 6, 2020December 19, 2020Posted in Thomisidae - Crab SpidersTagged all, Hairy:No, Hairy:Yes, LegLength:Medium, LegLength:Short, LegPattern:Uniform, P:Orange, P:Yellow, S:Brown, S:None, Small, Spinnerets:NoNo Comments

Even though Xysticus funestus has a dangerously-sounding common name, the deadly ground crab spider, it is of absolutely no concern for humans or pet animals. It is an orange colored crab spider that usually hunts for small insects on the forest soil. It can be found throughout North America. Running crab spider description The deadly […]

Maevia Inclemens – Dimorphic Jumper

By usaspidersPosted on April 29, 2020December 19, 2020Posted in Salticidae - Jumping SpidersTagged Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hairy:No, Hairy:Yes, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, LegLength:Medium, LegLength:Short, LegPattern:Uniform, maine, Maryland, massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, new hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, P:Black, P:Grey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, S:Brown, S:Red, S:White, Small, South Carolina, Spinnerets:No, Tennessee, vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin2 Comments

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 comes […]

Ummidia – Trap-Door Spider

By usaspidersPosted on April 14, 2020February 5, 2021Posted in Halonoproctidae - Trapdoor Spiders, UmmidiaTagged all, Hairy:No, Hairy:Yes, Large, LegLength:Short, LegPattern:Uniform, Medium, P:Black, P:Brown, S:Grey, S:None, Spinnerets:No1 Comment

Ummidia is a genus of spiders that can be found around the world. Among other genus, they are commonly called trapdoor spiders because they build underground tunnels that are secured with a trap-door. Ummidia Spider Description The color of Ummidia spiders ranges from very dark brown to a lighter reddish brown. Their cephalothorax is shiny […]