Spider Pictures and Information

Types of Spiders Orb Weavers: Family Araneidae Genus Araneus Argiope (Writing Spiders) Cyclosa (Trashline Orbweaver) Cyrtophora (Tropical tent-web Spider) Eriophora (Tropical Orbweaver) Gasteracantha (Spinybacked Orbweavers) Larinioides (Furrow Spiders) Larinia (Striped Orbweaver) Neoscona (Spotted Orbweaver) Orb Weavers: Nephilidae Genus Nephila (Golden Orb Weaver) Orb Weavers: Tetragnathidae Longjawed Orb Weavers Orchard Spider More Web Spiders Cellar Spiders Cobweb Spiders (Theridiidae) Funnel Web Spiders Hacklemesh Weavers (Amaurobiidae) Sheetweb Spiders (Linyphiidae) Hunting Spiders Crab Spiders Daddy Long Legs Fishing Spider Ground Spiders Jumping Spiders Lynx Spiders Hobo Spider House Spiders Huntsman Spider Running Crab Spiders Tarantulas Wolf Spiders

Spiders are arachnids and are they characterized by eight legs and two body parts.

This section provides articles and pictures of many common spiders (and some other arachnids). The Identifying Insects section covers a broader range of insects.

The links in the box on the right show the contents of the spider album. It should help with identification of many common spiders found in and around the house and yard. It is arranged according to spider families.

In many cases, the family pages contain multiple pictures and descriptions of relevant species.

The Spider Information section also provides additional articles covering general spider topics.

Are spiders picky eaters?
Some research on spider dietary habits.

Beware of Ticks
Tips for keeping tick free during outdoor excursions.

Do Daddy-longlegs Bite?
Here is a quick answer to a common question.

New World Tarantulas
A review of tarantula species found in North, South and Central America.

Spider Clip Art
Here are a few spider clip art images for school projects.

Spider Facts: Orb Weaving Spiders (Araneidae)
Here are a few little known facts about the orb weavers.

Spider Quiz
Test your spider knowledge with this five question quiz.

Spider Webs
This article provides an overview of different types of spider webs.

Submit a Picture of a Spider
The place to be if you have a spider identification question or would like to contribute a spider picture.

Tarantula Hawk
Tarantulas meet their match with the Tarantula Hawk.

There's a Spider in My Bathtub
What should you do?

A Vegetarian Jumping Spider
Recent research suggests the existence of a vegetarian jumping spider.