Overview of Spider Species in the United States
Larinioides Cornutus, commonly known as the furrow spider, is an orb weaver species that can be found throughout the Northern Hemisphere and in every US state. They are often found near human constructions, like porches, but are not dangerous for humans. Larinioides Cornutus Description The abdomen of the Furrow Spider is nearly twice the size […]
The Trachelas Transquillus, or broad-faced sac spider is a spider that is native to the Eastern part of the United States, especially in New England. The spider is an outdoor spider and can usually only be found in homes during the autumn months, when temperatures fall outside. Trachelas Tranquillus Description The Broad-Faced Sac Spider has […]
As strange as it sounds, the Pholcidae, or Cellar Spider is one of the most misunderstood spiders in the world. There are three different critters commonly referred to as the Cellar Spider: The Crane Fly (which looks like a giant mosquito), the Harvestman (which is commonly mistaken for a spider but has only one body […]
Phidippus audax, commonly known as the daring jumping spider is a jumping spider found throughout the USA. As their name suggests, the daring jumping spider is known for its audacious jumps. It can jump up to 50 times its own body length. Description of the Daring Jumping Spider Phidippus audax are black with three marks […]
The Araneus Gemmoides is an orb weaver species that occurs in the Western United States. It is also known under the common names cat-faced spider or jewel spider. Both common names reflect the special traits of the body of Araneus gemmoides. The abdomen is large and if seen from the front, cat-faced. Others consider the […]
The Argiope trifasciata or Banded Garden Spider is one of the most common species of the Argiope orb weaving spider. Originally, the spider originated in North America but can now be found all over the world. The Banded Garden Spider appears in all US states. In some areas, this type of orb weaver is even […]
The Argiope Aurantia or black and yellow garden spider appears in every US state and in many other countries around the world. It is characterized by its black and yellow abdomen and a beautifully patterned web. Argiopes are Orb Weavers, but due to their differences from other Orb Weavers, they are often put into their […]
Araneus diadematus, also called the European garden spider or the cross spider is an orb weaver spider with an iconic white cross on its body. It is found in every US state and across Europe. The European garden spider is one of the more interesting spiders to watch. It will come out at around dusk […]
