1.any of numerous predatory arachnids of the order Araneae, having a body divided into two parts, a cephalothorax bearing eight legs, and an abdomen with silk-secreting spinnerets: their webs serve as nests and as traps for prey.
With their multiple eyes and creepy-crawly legs, spiders can induce fear in humans far beyond what their small size warrants. However, while all spiders are venomous, only a few species should be feared for their painful and dangerous bites. Learn about some common spider species, including the...
6. Red-femured Spotted Orbweaver Red-femured Spotted Orbweaver. Image byJuan Gallardo Scientific name:Neoscona domiciliorum Common name: Red-femured spotted orbweaver, spotted orbweaver Known for its black and white body, this species also has red legs and a distinct profile of colors that sta...
The Brown Recluse is one of the most common yet dangerous household spiders in the U.S. The body is yellow to dark brown, with a body size of 1/3-1/2 inches long. Combined with the legs, it could be about 1 inch or longer in diameter. The dorsal has a dark brown violin-shaped...
It's no wonder jumping spiders are called that; they can jump 10-40 times their body length using their powerful back legs. They belong to a family of spiders called salticidae. This is a large and diverse family of spiders, with about 4,000 species worldwide. ...
Pyrginae, or spread-wing skippers. These butterflies bask with their wings spread open flat, although there are a few that sit with the wings folded over their back. The cloudy wings sit with their wings partly open. Most spreadwings are patterned in gray, black and white. Caterpillars feed...
12. Red-headed Mouse Spider Red-headed Mouse Spider One of the most toxic spiders in Australia is the Red-headed Mouse Spider (Missulena occatoria). This is a species that grows to a size of up to 1.3 inches and has a scary red and blue appearance with shiny black legs. ...
The brown recluse is soft-bodied and secretive species found in homes and other outbuildings. The adult body varies from 1/3- to 1/2inch in length, with the arrangement of the legs producing a larger overall size of 1 inch diameter or greater. The body is yellow to dark brown, and ha...
They are brown on the head space and abdomen with darker legs. The legs have a gray to white color to them. The body is covered in orange hairs that the spider uses to rub off if threatened. If these hairs get into your skin, they can cause irritation. ...
Insects, a major group of arthropods, have six-legs, an exoskeleton (hard part is on the outside) and three main body sections (head, thorax, and abdomen). Most insects have wings although not all of them fly. They are the most diverse group of animals on the Earth, with over a mil...