Spider Types

The white-banded fishing spider is a large, well-camouflaged spider found mainly in the eastern and central United States. Its mottled white, gray, brown, and occasionally … Read More

The six-spotted fishing spider is a large, semi-aquatic spider commonly seen around ponds, lakes, wetlands, docks, and slow-moving streams. It can walk across water, dive … Read More

Many long-legged spiders are often mistaken for daddy long legs, especially when they appear in basements, garages, gardens, or dark corners of the house. However, … Read More

The marbled cellar spider is a long-legged house and outdoor-structure spider often seen hanging in messy webs under eaves, porches, garages, basements, and walls. Its … Read More

The desert recluse spider (Loxosceles deserta) is one of the most misunderstood arachnids in North America. Commonly found in the arid regions of the Southwestern … Read More

Mouse spiders are fascinating burrowing arachnids belonging to the genus Missulena, found mainly across Australia. Known for their glossy bodies, powerful fangs, and trapdoor burrows, … Read More

Spiders with yellow, black, or red markings are frequently spotted across Colorado, from gardens to grasslands. Many of these species stand out with bright colors, … Read More

Green spiders are a fascinating group of arachnids found across the globe, from gardens and forests to wetlands and grasslands. Their vibrant coloration not only … Read More

Spiders with bold orange and black coloration are among the most eye-catching arachnids in nature. Their striking patterns, whether in fuzzy jumping spiders, large tarantulas, … Read More

Spiders with blue coloration are among the most fascinating and visually stunning creatures in the arachnid world. Their vibrant hues range from metallic cobalt to … Read More