Spider Types

The velvet spider is a striking arachnid known for its thick, soft-looking body covering and vivid colors. Most belong to the family Eresidae, a group … Read More

The triangulate cobweb spider (Steatoda triangulosa) is a small household spider recognized by the distinctive triangular markings covering its abdomen. It belongs to the same … Read More

The leaf-curling spider is a distinctive Australian orb-weaving spider best known for creating a protective shelter from a curled leaf. Instead of sitting openly in … Read More

The net-casting spider is an unusual nocturnal hunter famous for catching prey with a small web held between its front legs. Often called an ogre-faced … Read More

The camel spider from Iraq became internationally famous during the Iraq War after dramatic photos and stories circulated online showing what appeared to be enormous … Read More

The black redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) is a venomous spider best known for its glossy dark body and distinctive red or orange marking on the … Read More

Daddy longlegs are familiar long-legged creatures found in gardens, forests, basements, sheds, and around homes. However, the name is confusing because it can describe several … Read More

Fishing spiders in Ohio are large hunting spiders commonly associated with ponds, streams, wetlands, forests, and wooded properties. Several Dolomedes species occur in or have … Read More

The giant trapdoor spider is a large, burrowing spider best known from Australia, where unusually big species have attracted scientific attention. One of the most … Read More

Trapdoor spider size varies considerably because the name refers to many species rather than a single spider. Most commonly encountered trapdoor spiders have a body … Read More