Spider Types

The garden orb weaver is a web-building spider commonly found among shrubs, flowers, trees, fences and buildings. It is best known for producing a large, … Read More

The arabesque orb weaver spider is a small North American species recognized by the decorative, swirling pattern covering its rounded abdomen. Scientifically named Neoscona arabesca, … Read More

The six-spotted orb weaver is a tiny, colorful spider often discovered on leaves, shrubs, and low tree branches. Scientifically known as Araniella displicata, it belongs … Read More

The bird-dropping spider is a remarkable orb-weaver known for looking almost exactly like a patch of bird waste. Its mottled white, brown, gray, and black … Read More

The golden silk orb-weaver is a large, brightly colored spider that can look intimidating when it rests in the center of its enormous web. However, … Read More

The bolas spider is an unusual orb-weaver famous for catching moths with a sticky silk line instead of building a traditional circular web. A hunting … Read More

The diving bell spider is one of the most unusual spiders in the world. Unlike ordinary spiders that live on land, it spends nearly its … Read More

Many insects and arachnids are mistaken for spiders because they have long legs, rounded bodies, fast movements, or unusual hunting behavior. However, several of these … Read More

The orange orb weaver is a brightly colored spider commonly noticed in gardens, forests, and yards during late summer and fall. The name does not … Read More

An orb weaver egg sac is a protective silk case containing the eggs or newly hatched spiderlings of an orb-weaving spider. Depending on the species, … Read More