Family Lycosidae Size Wolf spiders come in many sizes with most having a body size ranging from 1/4-inch to more than 1 1/2 inches in length. The largest species may have a leg measuring up to 3 inches or more leading many homeowners to mistake them for tarantulas. Color Most wolf spiders are brown although …
Family Gnaphosidae Size These spiders are small, with a body that is usually less than 1/2-inch in length. Color Color varies, but most species are brown. Some have bright orange or red markings. Behavior Ground spiders are a widely varied group. A few species are commonly associated with building invasions, especially the Parsons spider which …
Cheiracanthium inclusum Size About 1/4-inch in length. Color Pale yellowish-green. Behavior This spider belongs to a family of spiders known for resting in a small silken retreat or sac during the day. The yellow sac spider is a nighttime hunter which feeds on small insects and possibly even other spiders. As they wander about in …
Gasteracantha spp. Size Wolf spiders come in many sizes with most having a body size ranging from 1/4-inch to more than 1 1/2 inches in length. The largest species may have a leg measuring up to 3 inches or more leading many homeowners to mistake them for tarantulas. Color Most wolf spiders are brown although …
Family Theraphosidae Size The largest spider found in the United States and around the world. In this country, the body may measure up to two-and-a-half inches in length with a leg span of up to four inches. Color In the U.S., tarantulas are varying shades of brown from medium to dark. The spiders are very …
Family Salticidae Size The body is usually 1/2-inch or shorter in length. Color Color varies, most being black or gray. Some are brightly colored or possess bright markings. Behavior Jumping spiders are among the spiders more commonly seen around homes because they are active during the day. They are recognized by their stout, robust bodies, …
Family Theridiidae Size The body ranges up to 3/8-inch in length, with a spherical abdomen. Color Typically brown or tan with various markings. Behavior House spiders are responsible for most of the cobwebs seen inside buildings. Cobwebs are actually old webs that have collected dirt such that they become easily visible. The spiderlings float, or …
Family Salticidae Size Measures up to 3/4-inch in length and has a leg span measuring more than one and a half inches. Color Brownish gray with a number of various markings. Behavior Hobo spiders are funnel-web spiders, meaning they construct flat webs which have a funnel-shaped retreat at one end. The females spend most of …
Argiope spp. Size This is a large spider with a body up to one inch long or larger and a leg span of up to three inches. Color The garden spider’s color varies, but the most common species is black and yellow. Behavior Garden spiders spin very large, flat, orb-shaped webs across open spaces between …
Loxosceles reclusa Size May grow to have a body about 5/8-inch in length and a leg span of about one and a half inches in diameter. Color Usually light brown but may be darker in some specimens. Behavior Like most spiders, the brown recluse spider does not seek to bite people. The bite is usually …
