Spider Types

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

A brown orb weaver is a web-building spider recognized by its rounded abdomen, brown or tan coloring, banded legs, and large circular web. The name … Read More

A white orb weaver is not one single spider species. The name is commonly used for several orb-weaving spiders with white, cream, silver, or black-and-white … Read More

Orb-weaver spiders are venomous, but most are not dangerous to humans. Their venom is adapted to paralyze insects caught in their circular webs, not to … Read More