Top Results for Araneidae

The barn spider (*Araneus cavaticus*) is a species of orb-weaver spider native to North America, commonly found in barns, caves, and overhangs during the late summer and fall. As a nocturnal arachnid, it constructs large, vertical wheel-shaped webs at night to catch flying insects and typically cons...

Argiope keyserlingi, commonly called the St. Andrew's Cross spider, is an orb-weaver native to eastern Australia. It rests near the center of its web with its legs arranged in paired groups, visually echoing the diagonal arms of a St. Andrew's cross. The web often contains conspicuous zigzag silk de...

The Spiny Orb-weaver (Gasteracantha cancriformis) is a small spider species found from the southern United States through Central America to Argentina. Female spiders of this species possess a distinctive hardened abdomen with six prominent spines, typically colored yellow, red, or white with black...

Cyrtophora citricola, commonly known as the tent-web spider, is an araneid spider first described by the Danish naturalist Peter Forsskål in 1775. The species constructs distinctive horizontal, tent-shaped webs that are non-adhesive, capturing prey through the spider's rapid response to vibrations r...

Araneus quadratus, the four-spot orb weaver, is a large orb-weaving spider distributed across the Palearctic realm. First described in 1757, the species exhibits significant sexual dimorphism, with females reaching up to 20 millimeters in length compared to the much smaller males. It is distinguishe...

Cyclosa insulana is a species of orb-weaving spider belonging to the family Araneidae, found across various tropical and subtropical regions. Like others in its genus, this pantropical spider is notable for constructing a vertical debris line, known as a stabilimentum, within its web. It arranges pr...

The Shamrock Spider (*Araneus trifolium*) is a distinctively colored orb-weaver spider widely found across North American meadows and fields. It is notable for the prominent white, yellow, or red spots on its abdomen, which visually resemble shamrocks and give the species its common name. Like other...

Zygiella x-notata, commonly known as the missing sector orb weaver, is a species of spider belonging to the family Araneidae. First described in 1757, this common synanthropic spider is frequently found around human settlements, particularly on window frames and exterior walls. It is distinguished b...

Nuctenea umbratica, commonly known as the walnut orb weaver, is a species of spider belonging to the family Araneidae. Originally described in 1757, this arachnid is native to Europe and parts of North Africa. It is physically distinguished by its exceptionally flattened body and dark, walnut-like a...

The Redfemured Spotted Orbweaver is a species of spider belonging to the family Araneidae, primarily found in the southeastern United States. It is physically distinguished by its patterned abdomen and striking red or orange sections on its legs. The spider constructs vertical, circular orb webs in...

"Neoscona crucifera," commonly known as the spotted orbweaver or Hentz orbweaver, is a species of nocturnal spider belonging to the family Araneidae. Indigenous to North America, particularly prevalent in the eastern United States, it is identifiable by the distinct, often cross-shaped light-colored...

Larinioides sclopetarius, commonly known as the bridge spider, is an orb-weaving spider belonging to the family Araneidae. It is widely distributed across the Holarctic region and is particularly noted for its propensity to construct its webs on artificial structures, especially bridges, fences, and...

Gibbaranea bituberculata, known as the humpbacked orb weaver, is a small spider belonging to the family Araneidae, native to Europe. First described in 1802, the species is most readily identified by the two prominent humps on its dorsal abdomen. It constructs orb webs in low vegetation and is found...

The Furrow Orb Weaver, scientifically known as Larinioides cornutus, is a species of orb-weaving spider widely distributed throughout the Holarctic region, including North America and Europe. It is named for the distinctive groove or furrow running down the center of its carapace, a feature most pro...

Mangora acalypha, commonly known as the grass cross spider, is a small orb-weaving spider species found throughout Europe. The spider constructs distinctive webs in grassy meadows and low vegetation, typically positioning them near ground level. The species is recognized for the intricate structure...

Agalenatea redii, commonly known as the hammock orb weaver, is a spider species belonging to the family Araneidae. It is widely distributed across the Palearctic realm, including various habitats across Europe. The spider constructs distinct, dome-shaped orb webs positioned horizontally in low veget...

Araniella displicata, known as the six-spotted orbweaver, is a small spider in the orb-weaver family Araneidae. Its pale yellow to greenish abdomen is marked by six dark spots, a feature reflected in its common name, although the surrounding pattern and intensity can vary. The species builds small o...

Cercidia prominens, commonly called the prominent orb weaver, is a spider in the family Araneidae. Described by Westring in 1851, it is a small European species associated with open habitats such as heathland and low vegetation. Its angular, reddish-brown abdomen helps distinguish it, and it builds...

Singa hamata is a small European spider in the family Araneidae, commonly called the hammock spider. It builds a horizontal, mesh-like orb web whose shallow woven form can resemble a miniature hammock, distinguishing it from the more familiar vertical orb webs of many related spiders. The species is...

Zilla diodia is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae, recorded across parts of Europe and eastward to Azerbaijan. It builds a fine vertical orb web with many radii and a sticky spiral. Studies of its web have noted that the radii can be double-stranded near the outer edge and sing...