Bold Jumping Spider
Bold Jumping Spiders in Bold jumping spiders (Phidippus audax) are a captivating arachnid species found across North America. With their striking black bodies, bold white markings, and large, forward-facing eyes, they possess remarkable vision. Though small, these spiders play a vital role in managing insect populations and enriching biodiversity. Their agility and hunting skills allow […]
Sac Spider
Sac Spiders in The sac spider, sometimes called the “yellow sac spider,” is typically pale yellow in color, with some individuals having a slight greenish tint. While they generally avoid humans, they may inadvertently enter homes. Often confused with the brown recluse due to their similar shape, sac spiders lack the brown recluse’s distinctive “fiddle” […]
Harvestmen / Daddy Longlegs
Harvestmen / Daddy Longlegs in Harvestmen, also called daddy longlegs, are frequently confused with spiders but are not true spiders. They get their name from their common appearance in late summer and fall, coinciding with the harvest. These creatures don’t have silk glands and can’t spin webs. Known for their long legs and small oval […]
Opossum
Opossums in Although there are over 100 opossum species, the Virginia opossum is the only one found in the U.S. Roughly the size of a large house cat, they are helpful animals, eating insects and snakes. They also play a role in controlling ticks and other pests. Nomadic by behavior, they often occupy abandoned burrows […]
Raccoon
Raccoons in Raccoons are stocky mammals, easily recognized by the black “mask” across their eyes. Found throughout much of the U.S. and extending into northern South America, they are nomadic within their territory. Rather than digging or constructing nests, they mark places and remember them as potential shelters. Active throughout the year, they may take […]
Woodlouse Spider
Woodlouse Spiders in Woodlouse spiders, commonly seen in homes and gardens across , are named after the woodlouse, also known as sowbugs, isopods, and roly-polies. With long fangs and powerful jaws, they pierce the tough shell of woodlice, their sole food source. The spider injects venom underneath its prey to kill it. Woodlouse Spider Habitat […]
Huntsman Spider
Huntsman Spiders in The huntsman spider, also known as the giant crab spider or banana spider, is one of the world’s largest spider species. Often mistaken for the brown recluse, it is not venomous and unrelated to that species. Unlike many spiders, huntsman spiders don’t use webs to catch prey but prefer to hunt it […]
Hobo Spider
Hobo Spiders in The hobo spider, frequently found in , gets its name from its tendency to inhabit areas near railroad tracks. This member of the funnel-web spider family builds silk funnels or tubes as hiding spots. Although capable of rapid movement up to three feet per second, it has difficulty climbing. Despite its speed, […]
Funnel Weaver Spider
Funnel Weaver Spiders in Funnel spiders, also known as grass spiders, are famous for their funnel-shaped webs. They build these webs in tall grasses, dense ground cover, and shrub branches. Common throughout , their webs are not sticky but effectively trap prey. Once caught, the spider swiftly injects venom. Occasionally, these spiders may enter homes […]