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Latrodectus Geometricus – Brown Widow

By usaspidersPosted on September 11, 2020February 5, 2021Posted in Theridiidae - Cobweb Spiders, Widow SpidersTagged Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Hairy:No, Hawaii, LegLength:Long, LegLength:Medium, LegPattern:Banded, Louisiana, Medium, Mississippi, P:Brown, S:Black, S:Cream, S:Red, Small, South Carolina, Spinnerets:No, Tennessee, Texas17 Comments

Latrodectus geometricus, commonly called the brown widow spider, is one of the most common widow spiders that can be found in the United States. Its range is restricted to the warm Southern States ranging from California to Florida and South Carolina as well as Hawaii. It is not a native US species and has been […]

Neoscona Arabesca – Arabesque Orb Weaver

By usaspidersPosted on September 9, 2020February 1, 2021Posted in Aranidae - Orb WeaverTagged all, Hairy:Yes, LegLength:Medium, LegPattern:Banded, P:Brown, S:Black, S:Cream, S:Green, S:Red, S:Yellow, Small, Spinnerets:No11 Comments

Neoscona arabesca, commonly known as the arabesque orbweaver, is one of the most common orbweaver species that can be found throughout the United States as well as in Europe. Its name does not have anything to do with the Arab world but refers to the swirling markings on the large abdomen of the spider. Description […]

Scytodes Thoracica – Spitting Spider

By usaspidersPosted on September 7, 2020December 19, 2020Posted in Scytodidae - Spitting SpidersTagged all, Hairy:No, Hairy:Yes, LegLength:Long, LegLength:Medium, LegPattern:Banded, P:Brown, P:Cream, S:Black, S:Brown, Small, Spinnerets:No8 Comments

The spitting spider, scientifically called Scytodaes thoracica, is a fascinating type of hunting spider that captures and paralyzes its prey with sticky venomous silk strands that it shoots from its head. The spitting spider occurs throughout the world and can be found in every U.S. State. Spitting Spider Description The spitting spider has a very […]

Trichonephila Clavipes – Banana Spider

By usaspidersPosted on September 3, 2020March 8, 2021Posted in Aranidae - Orb Weaver, TrichonephilaTagged Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Hairy:Yes, Hawaii, Large, LegLength:Long, LegPattern:Banded, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, P:Black, P:Brown, P:Grey, P:Yellow, S:Orange, S:Yellow, South Carolina, Spinnerets:No, Tennessee, Texas42 Comments

Trichonephila clavipes, commonly called banana spider or golden-silk orb weaver is a unique orb weaver species due to its shape and color. The spider is used to warm climate and originally native to Central America and some Caribbean islands. However, it can also be found in the Southern States of the U.S. During the warm […]

Phidippus Regius – Regal Jumping Spider

By usaspidersPosted on May 6, 2020July 21, 2021Posted in Salticidae - Jumping SpidersTagged Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hairy:Yes, Hawaii, Kentucky, LegLength:Short, LegPattern:Banded, Louisiana, Medium, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, 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 Virginia27 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. Over the last years, […]

Araneus Bicentenarius – Giant Lichen Orb Weaver

By usaspidersPosted on April 30, 2020December 19, 2020Posted in Aranidae - Orb WeaverTagged Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hairy:Yes, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Large, LegLength:Medium, LegPattern:Banded, Louisiana, maine, Maryland, massachusetts, Medium, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, new hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, P:Green, P:Grey, P:White, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, S:Black, S:Orange, S:White, South Carolina, South Dakota, Spinnerets:No, Tennessee, Texas, vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin28 Comments

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. Quick Overview: Araneus bicentenarius – Giant Lichen Orb WeaverMedically […]

Araneus Marmoreus – Marbled Orb Weaver

By usaspidersPosted on December 15, 2019August 1, 2021Posted in Aranidae - Orb WeaverTagged Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hairy:Yes, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Large, LegLength:Medium, LegPattern:Banded, Louisiana, maine, Maryland, massachusetts, Medium, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, new hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, P:Orange, P:Yellow, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, S:Black, S:Brown, S:Orange, S:White, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin35 Comments

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. […]

Araneus Trifolium – Shamrock Spider

By usaspidersPosted on December 14, 2019December 19, 2020Posted in Aranidae - Orb WeaverTagged all, Hairy:Yes, LegLength:Medium, LegPattern:Banded, Medium, P:Cream, P:Green, P:Orange, P:White, P:Yellow, S:Black, S:Brown, S:Cream, S:Red, S:White, Spinnerets:No16 Comments

Araneus trifolium, the shamrock spider, is a widely distributed orb weaver that can come in various colors, mostly beige or brown colors. It can usually be identified by its three dark rings around every leg. Shamrock Spider Description The abdomen of the Shamrock Spider can come in several colors. I have seen pictures of them […]

Neoscona crucifera – Spotted Orb Weaver

By usaspidersPosted on December 14, 2019June 1, 2022Posted in Aranidae - Orb WeaverTagged Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hairy:Yes, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, LegLength:Medium, LegPattern:Banded, Louisiana, maine, Maryland, massachusetts, Medium, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, new hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, P:Brown, P:Cream, P:Orange, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, S:Brown, S:None, S:Red, S:White, South Carolina, Spinnerets:No, Tennessee, Texas, vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin9 Comments

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. […]

Salticus Scenicus – Zebra Spider

By usaspidersPosted on December 14, 2019December 19, 2020Posted in Salticidae - Jumping SpidersTagged all, Hairy:Yes, LegLength:Short, LegPattern:Banded, LegPattern:Uniform, P:Black, S:White, Small, Spinnerets:No6 Comments

Salticus scenicus, the zebra spider, is a jumping spider that can be found in the entire Northern Hemisphere. As its common name suggests, the zebra spider can be identified by its black and white colored abdomen. Description of the zebra spider Zebra spiders are black with sections of tiny white hairs giving them the look […]