SPIDERS

BLACK WIDOW SPIDER

Scientific Name: Latrodectus

General Size: 2mm to 3mm long
Look for these Colors: Light to dark brown

Scientific Name: Loxosceles reclusa

General Size: 0.6 – 2 cm
Look for these Colors: Typically light to medium brown
Venomous bite

Scientific Name: Pholcidae

General Size: 6mm-8mm
Look for these Colors: Tan or gray
Typically found in basements or dark, quiet spots

Scientific Name: Family Lycosidae

General Size: Up to 35 mm
Look for these Colors: Black, gray and brown
Robust and Quick Moving

Scientific Name: Argiope aurantia

General Size: 8mm for males, up to 30mm for females
Look for these Colors: Black and Yellow

Scientific Name: Cheiracanthium

General Size: 1/4 inch
Look for these Colors: Typically a pale yellow with some dark markings