Spiders

SPIDERS


Spiders are quite common in Florida, and can be found anywhere where insects can be found. They range in size from the huge orb-weaving (golden silk orbweaver) and yellow garden spider to the tiny jumping spiders. Some spin magnificent webs, waiting to catch their prey in mid-flight. Others, such as the wolf spiders and jumping spiders, actively hunt their prey. Some spiders lie motionless on or in flowers waiting to ambush their prey that fly to them.
Large Tarantula In Garden — Palm Harbor, FL — Atlantic Pest Control and Lawn Spraying Inc
Spider On A Person's Hand — Palm Harbor, FL — Atlantic Pest Control and Lawn Spraying Inc

Non Venomous Spiders include:

  • Black and Yellow Argiope Spider (UF/IFAS)
  • Crab Spider (UF/IFAS)
  • Golden Silk Spider (UF/IFAS)
  • Jumping Spider (UF/IFAS)
  • Long-jawed orb-weaver (UF/IFAS)
  • Spiny orb-weaver (UF/IFAS)
  • Wolf Spider (UF/IFAS)
  • Crab Spider (UF/IFAS)
  • Green lynx Spider (UF/IFAS)
  • Jumping Spider (UF/IFAS)

Venomous Spiders Include:

  • Southern black widow (UF/IFAS)
  • Brown Widow Spider (UF/IFAS)
  • Red widow spider (UF/IFAS)
  • Brown recluse spider (UF/IFAS)
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