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Laboratory studies show that they do so deliberately and over extended periods, and periodically clean themselves while feeding. These spiders also prefer sugar solutions to plain water, which indicates that they are seeking nutrients. Since many spiders are nocturnal, the extent of nectar consumption by spiders may have been underestimated. Nectar contains amino acids , lipids , vitamins and minerals in addition to sugars, and studies have shown that other spider species live longer when nectar is available. Feeding on nectar avoids the risks of struggles with prey, and the costs of producing venom and digestive enzymes. Various species are known to feed on dead arthropods scavenging , web silk, and their own shed exoskeletons. Pollen caught in webs may also be eaten, and studies have shown that young spiders have a better chance of survival if they have the opportunity to eat pollen. In captivity, several spider species are also known to feed on bananas , marmalade , milk , egg yolk and sausages. The best-known method of prey capture is by means of sticky webs. Varying placement of webs allows different species of spider to trap different insects in the same area, for example flat horizontal webs trap insects that fly up from vegetation underneath while flat vertical webs trap insects in horizontal flight. Web-building spiders have poor vision, but are extremely sensitive to vibrations. Females of the water spider Argyroneta aquatica build underwater "diving bell" webs that they fill with air and use for digesting prey, molting, mating and raising offspring. They live almost entirely within the bells, darting out to catch prey animals that touch the bell or the threads that anchor it. Net-casting spiders weave only small webs, but then manipulate them to trap prey. Those of the genus Hyptiotes and the family Theridiosomatidae stretch their webs and then release them when prey strike them, but do not actively move their webs. Those of the family Deinopidae weave even smaller webs, hold them outstretched between their first two pairs of legs, and lunge and push the webs as much as twice their own body length to trap prey, and this move may increase the webs' area by a factor of up to ten. Experiments have shown that Deinopis spinosus has two different techniques for trapping prey: backwards strikes to catch flying insects, whose vibrations it detects; and forward strikes to catch ground-walking prey that it sees. These two techniques have also been observed in other deinopids. Walking insects form most of the prey of most deinopids, but one population of Deinopis subrufa appears to live mainly on tipulid flies that they catch with the backwards strike. Mature female bolas spiders of the genus Mastophora build "webs" that consist of only a single "trapeze line", which they patrol. They also construct a bolas made of a single thread, tipped with a large ball of very wet sticky silk. They emit chemicals that resemble the pheromones of moths , and then swing the bolas at the moths. The spiders eat the bolas if they have not made a kill in about 30 minutes, rest for a while, and then make new bolas. Instead they release different pheromones that attract moth flies , and catch them with their front pairs of legs. The primitive Liphistiidae , the "trapdoor spiders" of the family Ctenizidae and many tarantulas are ambush predators that lurk in burrows, often closed by trapdoors and often surrounded by networks of silk threads that alert these spiders to the presence of prey. Some jumping spiders of the genus Portia hunt other spiders in ways that seem intelligent, [20] outflanking their victims or luring them from their webs. Laboratory studies show that Portia ' s instinctive tactics are only starting points for a trial-and-error approach from which these spiders learn very quickly how to overcome new prey species. Ant-mimicking spiders face several challenges: they generally develop slimmer abdomens and false "waists" in the cephalothorax to mimic the three distinct regions tagmata of an ant's body; they wave the first pair of legs in front of their heads to mimic antennae , which spiders lack, and to conceal the fact that they have eight legs rather than six; they develop large color patches round one pair of eyes to disguise the fact that they generally have eight simple eyes, while ants have two compound eyes; they cover their bodies with reflective bristles to resemble the shiny bodies of ants. In some spider species, males and females mimic different ant species, as female spiders are usually much larger than males. Ant-mimicking spiders also modify their behavior to resemble that of the target species of ant; for example, many adopt a zig-zag pattern of movement, ant-mimicking jumping spiders avoid jumping, and spiders of the genus Synemosyna walk on the outer edges of leaves in the same way as Pseudomyrmex. Ant mimicry in many spiders and other arthropods may be for protection from predators that hunt by sight, including birds, lizards and spiders. However, several ant-mimicking spiders prey either on ants or on the ants' " livestock ", such as aphids. When at rest, the ant-mimicking crab spider Amyciaea does not closely resemble Oecophylla , but while hunting it imitates the behavior of a dying ant to attract worker ants. After a kill, some ant-mimicking spiders hold their victims between themselves and large groups of ants to avoid being attacked. There is strong evidence that spiders' coloration is camouflage that helps them to evade their major predators, birds and parasitic wasps , both of which have good color vision. Many spider species are colored so as to merge with their most common backgrounds, and some have disruptive coloration , stripes and blotches that break up their outlines. In a few species, such as the Hawaiian happy-face spider, Theridion grallator , several coloration schemes are present in a ratio that appears to remain constant, and this may make it more difficult for predators to recognize the species. Most spiders are insufficiently dangerous or unpleasant-tasting for warning coloration to offer much benefit. However, a few species with powerful venom, large jaws or irritant bristles have patches of warning colors, and some actively display these colors when threatened. Many of the family Theraphosidae , which includes tarantulas and baboon spiders , have urticating hairs on their abdomens and use their legs to flick them at attackers. These bristles are fine setae bristles with fragile bases and a row of barbs on the tip. The barbs cause intense irritation but there is no evidence that they carry any kind of venom. A few spider species that build webs live together in large colonies and show social behavior, although not as complex as in social insects. Anelosimus eximius in the family Theridiidae can form colonies of up to 50, individuals. For example, although Theridion nigroannulatum belongs to a genus with no other social species, T. There is no consistent relationship between the classification of spiders and the types of web they build: species in the same genus may build very similar or significantly different webs. Nor is there much correspondence between spiders' classification and the chemical composition of their silks. Convergent evolution in web construction, in other words use of similar techniques by remotely related species, is rampant. Orb web designs and the spinning behaviors that produce them are the best understood. The basic radial-then-spiral sequence visible in orb webs and the sense of direction required to build them may have been inherited from the common ancestors of most spider groups. It used to be thought that the sticky orb web was an evolutionary innovation resulting in the diversification of the Orbiculariae. Their greater success may be because sphecid wasps , which are often the dominant predators of spiders, much prefer to attack spiders that have flat webs. About half the potential prey that hit orb webs escape. A web has to perform three functions: intercepting the prey intersection , absorbing its momentum without breaking stopping , and trapping the prey by entangling it or sticking to it retention. No single design is best for all prey. For example: wider spacing of lines will increase the web's area and hence its ability to intercept prey, but reduce its stopping power and retention; closer spacing, larger sticky droplets and thicker lines would improve retention, but would make it easier for potential prey to see and avoid the web, at least during the day. However, there are no consistent differences between orb webs built for use during the day and those built for use at night. In fact, there is no simple relationship between orb web design features and the prey they capture, as each orb-weaving species takes a wide range of prey. The hubs of orb webs, where the spiders lurk, are usually above the center, as the spiders can move downwards faster than upwards. If there is an obvious direction in which the spider can retreat to avoid its own predators, the hub is usually offset towards that direction. Horizontal orb webs are fairly common, despite being less effective at intercepting and retaining prey and more vulnerable to damage by rain and falling debris. Various researchers have suggested that horizontal webs offer compensating advantages, such as reduced vulnerability to wind damage; reduced visibility to prey flying upwards, because of the backlighting from the sky; enabling oscillations to catch insects in slow horizontal flight. However, there is no single explanation for the common use of horizontal orb webs. Spiders often attach highly visible silk bands, called decorations or stabilimenta, to their webs. Field research suggests that webs with more decorative bands captured more prey per hour. There are several unusual variants of orb web, many of them convergently evolved, including: attachment of lines to the surface of water, possibly to trap insects in or on the surface; webs with twigs through their centers, possibly to hide the spiders from predators; "ladderlike" webs that appear most effective in catching moths. However, the significance of many variations is unclear. In , Skylab 3 took two orb-web spiders into space to test their web-spinning capabilities in zero gravity. At first, both produced rather sloppy webs, but they adapted quickly. Members of the family Theridiidae weave irregular, tangled, three-dimensional webs, popularly known as cobwebs. There seems to be an evolutionary trend towards a reduction in the amount of sticky silk used, leading to its total absence in some species. The construction of cobwebs is less stereotyped than that of orb-webs, and may take several days. The Linyphiidae generally make horizontal but uneven sheets, with tangles of stopping threads above. Insects that hit the stopping threads fall onto the sheet or are shaken onto it by the spider, and are held by sticky threads on the sheet until the spider can attack from below. Although the fossil record of spiders is considered poor, [74] almost species have been described from fossils. In addition to preserving spiders' anatomy in very fine detail, pieces of amber show spiders mating, killing prey, producing silk and possibly caring for their young. Hence Attercopus and the similar Permian arachnid Permarachne may not have been true spiders, and probably used silk for lining nests or producing egg cases rather than for building webs. Several Carboniferous spiders were members of the Mesothelae , a primitive group now represented only by the Liphistiidae. Some Triassic mygalomorphs appear to be members of the family Hexathelidae , whose modern members include the notorious Sydney funnel-web spider , and their spinnerets appear adapted for building funnel-shaped webs to catch jumping insects. Araneomorphae account for the great majority of modern spiders, including those that weave the familiar orb-shaped webs. The Jurassic and Cretaceous periods provide a large number of fossil spiders, including representatives of many modern families. Araneae spiders. Acariformes mites. It is now agreed that spiders Araneae are monophyletic i. The cladogram on the right is based on J. Shultz' analysis Other views include proposals that: scorpions are more closely related to the extinct marine scorpioid eurypterids than to spiders; spiders and Amblypygi are a monophyletic group. The appearance of several multi-way branchings in the tree on the right shows that there are still uncertainties about relationships between the groups involved. Arachnids lack some features of other chelicerates, including backward-pointing mouths and gnathobases "jaw bases" at the bases of their legs; [83] both of these features are part of the ancestral arthropod feeding system. Spiders are divided into two suborders, Mesothelae and Opisthothelae , of which the latter contains two infraorders, Mygalomorphae and Araneomorphae. Over 48, living species of spiders order Araneae have been identified and as of grouped into families and about 4, genera by arachnologists. The only living members of the primitive Mesothelae are the family Liphistiidae , found only in Southeast Asia , China , and Japan. Members of the genus Liphistius run silk " tripwires " outwards from their tunnels to help them detect approaching prey, while those of the genus Heptathela do not and instead rely on their built-in vibration sensors. The extinct families Arthrolycosidae , found in Carboniferous and Permian rocks, and Arthromygalidae , so far found only in Carboniferous rocks, have been classified as members of the Mesothelae. However, mygalomorphs cannot produce the pirifom silk that the Araneomorphae use as an instant adhesive to glue silk to surfaces or to other strands of silk, and this makes web construction more difficult for mygalomorphs. Since mygalomorphs rarely "balloon" by using air currents for transport, their populations often form clumps. Although spiders are widely feared, only a few species are dangerous to people. Their venom, although they rarely inject much, has resulted in 13 attributed human deaths over 50 years. There were about reliably reported deaths from spider bites in the 20th century, [] compared to about 1, from jellyfish stings. Even when verification had occurred, details of the treatment and its effects were often lacking. Spider venoms may be a less polluting alternative to conventional pesticides , as they are deadly to insects but the great majority are harmless to vertebrates. Australian funnel web spiders are a promising source, as most of the world's insect pests have had no opportunity to develop any immunity to their venom, and funnel web spiders thrive in captivity and are easy to "milk". It may be possible to target specific pests by engineering genes for the production of spider toxins into viruses that infect species such as cotton bollworms. The Ch'ol Maya use a beverage created from the tarantula species Brachypelma vagans for the treatment of a condition they term 'tarantula wind', the symptoms of which include chest pain, asthma and coughing. Possible medical uses for spider venoms are being investigated, for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia , [] Alzheimer's disease , [] strokes , [] and erectile dysfunction. Spiders can also be used as food. Arachnophobia is a specific phobia —it is the abnormal fear of spiders or anything reminiscent of spiders, such as webs or spiderlike shapes. Spiders have been the focus of stories and mythologies of various cultures for centuries. In some cultures, spiders have symbolized patience due to their hunting technique of setting webs and waiting for prey, as well as mischief and malice due to their venomous bites. Web-spinning also caused the association of the spider with creation myths, as they seem to have the ability to produce their own worlds. The Moche people of ancient Peru worshipped nature. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. For other uses, see Spider disambiguation. Order of arachnids. Main article: Spider anatomy. Main article: Spider silk. Further information: Spider cannibalism. Play media. Spider fertilization systems. 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Archived from the original on Illinois Department of Public Health. Journal of Medical Entomology. Department of Entomology, Virginia Tech. Australian Venom Research Unit. August 1, American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Pereira, PhD , an insect research scientist with the University of Florida. Translation: They get rid of other bugs—like roaches, flies, and millipedes—that you also do not want to deal with. Still, some can be a little more problematic than others. What they look like: These spiders are on the smaller side—about the size of a nickel— and have a round abdomen. What they look like: There are more than species of wolf spiders found around the country, and they can range in size. They can also be confused with tarantulas. Outside, they like to hide in or around debris, under boards and cinderblocks, or in naturally-occurring gaps in the house. Can they harm you? What they look like: Black widows have a shiny black color and are known for their red hourglass-shaped marking on the underside of the abdomen, says Potzler. Also, brown recluse spiders have six eyes, instead of the eight that many other spiders have. They pose no harm to humans. What they look like: Hobo spiders are tannish-brown and the top of the spider may look mottled, with darker and lighter spots, Potzler says. They look pretty hairy and have spiny hairs coming off the legs. Usually, symptoms will get better within 24 hours with OTC painkillers and ice. What they look like: There are more than species of these, and they all look a little different. Not really. What they look like: The spider will build a tent-like structure out of silk. What they look like: These are the spiders that build huge webs that you can see in the morning covered in dew. However, there are tons of species and some can be difficult to distinguish from other spiders. 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An effective anti-venom was developed in Only a small amount of venom can cause serious illness, as the poison attacks the nervous system. Systemic envenomisation usually results in headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, pyrexia and hypertension. The pain around the bite area can be excruciating or it may go unnoticed. First aid and medical attention should be sought as soon as possible, if bitten. If you have heart condition or other heart problem, you may need hospitalization. The female black widow is normally shiny black, with a red hourglass marking on the underside of the abdomen. The marking may range in color from yellowish orange to red and its shape may range from an hourglass to a dot. Habitat - prefers woodpiles, rubble piles, under stones, in hollow stumps, sheds and garages. Indoors it can be found in undisturbed, cluttered areas in basements and crawl spaces. Hobo Spiders : venomous - dangerous? Venom toxicity - although the bite of the hobo spider is initially painless, the bite can be serious. After 24 hours, the bite develops into a blister and after hours, the blister breaks open, leaving an open, oozing ulceration. Typically when the venom is injected, the victim will experience an immediate redness, which develops around the bite. The most common reported symptom is severe headache. Other symptoms can include nausea, weakness, fatigue, temporary memory loss and vision impairment. In any case, first aid and medical attention should be sought, if bitten, as and when any adverse health effects are observed. Their abdomens have several chevron shaped markings. Males are distinctively different from females in that they have two large palpi mouth parts that look like boxing gloves. Females tend to have a larger and rounder abdomen when compared to males. They rarely climb vertical surfaces and are uncommon above basements or ground level. Funnel Web Grass Spiders: low risk, non-aggressive. Venom toxicity - the bite of these spiders is of low risk to humans. Spider Identification - are common outdoors and are occasionally found indoors. They are generally brownish or grayish with light and dark stripes near the head. Grass spiders construct a large sheet web with a funnel they use as a retreat. These webs are commonly built on the ground, around steps, window wells, foundations, and low shrubs. Habitat - These spiders are often called grass spiders because they construct their webs in tall grass, heavy ground cover and the branches of thick shrubs. Rarely will a funnel web spider be seen indoors, except for an occasional wandering male. They are found mostly in the Pacific Northwest states. Mouse Spiders Venom toxicity - known to cause severe illness, especially to young children - similar to Red-Back Spider. Although normally not aggressive, the male mouse spider will bite if provoked, and should be considered dangerous to humans. It has large hard fangs which can cause a deep painful bite. First aid and medical attention ambulance should be sought as soon as possible. The male Mouse Spider often has a bright red head and elongated fangs. Habitat - Mouse spiders are ground dwellers with burrows of more than 3 feet deep. The male often wanders about during the day on open ground, especially after rain, in search of females. Black House Spiders Venom toxicity - the bite of the Black House Spider is poisonous but not lethal. Certain people bitten experience severe pain around the bite site, heavy sweating, muscular pains, vomiting, headaches and giddiness. Habitat - this spider spins a lacy, messy web and is prefers dry habitats in secluded locations. It is commonly found in window framing, under eaves, gutters, in brickwork, sheds, toilets and among rocks and bark. Electric lights attract their prey - moths, flies, mosquitoes and other insects. Wolf Spiders Venom toxicity - the bite of the Wolf Spider is poisonous but not lethal. Pain from a bite typically reaches a maximum in hours. Fatalities are unlikely, as long as proper medical treatment is sought in a timely manner. Unique Facts: Black widow spiders are named after the popular belief that females eat their male counterparts after mating. However, this is a rare occurrence in the natural world. Brown Recluse Spiders Appearance: Brown recluse spiders are light to dark brown, with a characteristic dark brown violin marking on their back. Region: This species is found in the central Midwest U. Indoors, they can be found under furniture, inside storage items and in dark recesses such as baseboards and window moldings. Closets, attics and crawlspaces are the most common hiding places of brown recluse spiders, as they provide warm, dry and dark environments. Threat: Like the black widow spider, the brown recluse spider bites in defense. Bites are usually not felt at first but can produce a stinging sensation followed by intense pain. Restlessness, fever and difficulty sleeping are common symptoms of a brown recluse spider bite. In serious cases, a bite can lead to an open, ulcerating sore that requires medical treatment. Unique Facts: Male brown recluse spiders wander farther from the nest than females and are therefore more likely to crawl into shoes or other attire. Additionally, while other spider species feed on small, flying insects, this species prefers small cockroaches and crickets. House Spiders Appearance: House spiders are often yellowish-brown in color with an elongated abdomen, although their color can be highly variable. Outside, they are often found spinning webs around windows and under eaves, especially near light sources that attract potential food sources. Threat: House spiders are nuisance pests and pose relatively little threat to humans, but they may bite when threatened. Jumping Spiders Appearance: Jumping spiders are compact in shape with short legs, causing them to sometimes be mistaken for black widow spiders. They are usually black in color and covered with dense hair or scales that are brightly colored. Region: Jumping spiders are found throughout the United States. Habitat: Jumping spiders build web retreats, which can be found both indoors and outdoors. These spiders frequently hunt inside structures around windows and doors because more insects are attracted to these areas and their vision is best in sunlit areas. Outside, jumping spiders are commonly seen running over tree bark, under stones and boards, and on bushes, fences, decks and the outside of buildings. Threat: Jumping spiders may bite in defense, but their bite is not poisonous. In fact, this species is more likely to run from a human threat rather than attack. Unique Facts: Unlike most spiders, jumping spiders are active during the daytime and seem to like sunshine. They have the best vision of all spiders and are able to detect movement up to 18" in distance. However, they can't see very well at night. Long-bodied Cellar Spiders Appearance: Cellar spiders are pale yellow to light brown in color with long, skinny legs and a small body. Region: There are about 20 species of cellar spiders found throughout the United States and Canada. They can also be found in the corners of garages, sheds, barns and warehouses, on eaves, windows and ceilings, and inside closets, sink cabinets and bath-traps. Threat: Cellar spiders are not known to bite and therefore pose no threat to humans. Unique Facts: Cellar spiders are commonly referred to as "daddy-long-legs" because of their very long, thin legs. Wolf Spiders Appearance: Wolf spiders are usually dark brown with paler stripes or markings, and they have long, spiny legs. North American Spiders

Their bites are known to cause pain and discomfort for a small portion of the population, however for most people, their bite produces no side effects. Less well known is the fact that many cobweb spiders, including widow spiders, also find a home in the great outdoors. The picture shows Enoplongnatha ovata. Note how the first set of legs are the longest. Often called grass spiders, the funnel web spiders Agelenidae also occasionally wander into houses during cool weather. Looking at their tail end represents one general funnel web identification rule of thumb. Many species have extended spinnerets and this differentiates them from wolf spiders. A close up picture of the eyes also helps with identification. Funnel web spider eyes are arranged in two narrow and relatively straight rows. The eye arrangement gives them a forward looking appearance. Most funnel web spiders are not considered dangerous to humans. The Hobo Spider in the Pacific Northwest would be the exception. For homeowners whose houses are build on the ground probably most homeowners , sometime or another a ground spider family Gnaphosidae will wander onto a window sill or wall. Many ground spiders are small and resemble ants like the one in the picture. They present no harm to anyone in the house. West Coast residents can often find a Mouse Spider Scotophaeus blackwalli crawling on a wall. They are a bit larger than the more wide ranging ground spider species, and they are also European imports that found their niche in West Coast homes. There are two answers to the question. First, you can take comfort in knowing that the question is commonly heard in households with bathtubs around the world. Spiders and bathtubs go together like peanut butter and jelly. The reasoning is simple. During the mating season wandering male spiders travel around the house. Given the configuration of most modern plumbing systems, it is highly unlikely that the spider crawled up through the drain. The second suggestion would be to check your math. It is not uncommon for people to exaggerate the size of a spider on first sight. If the spider in the tub is really the size of a tennis ball, there is good news. Your spider is most likely not the more dangerous hobo or recluse spider. The third course of action is optional, depending on the number and squeamishness levels of the household members. The least squeamish member can trap the spider under a glass, slide a sturdy piece of cardboard beneath the opening, and carry and release the spider in the outdoors. Please remember to release the spider some distance from your house, or chances are he will soon visit again. House spiders rank among the speediest spiders on earth and yours may very well race you back home. All spiders, including the hunting spiders, use silk for one reason or another. Jumping spiders, for example, although formally classified as hunting spiders, use silk as a type of bungee cord for added protection as they literally jump from leaf to leaf or branch to branch in search of prey. Because of their specialized hunting method, web building spiders typically have a larger number of silk glands than hunting spiders. Spiders are often further classified according to the types of webs they build. Three of the better known groups of spiders that build different types of webs are the orb weavers, cobweb spiders and funnel weavers. Many common garden spiders, such as the writing spider, are orb weavers. The obvious question to ask is if they build orb webs, why are they not in the orb weaver family? Good question. Members of the family share a similar physical characteristic of an overly large jaw compared to thee other orb weavers. The picture also shows another dominant physical characteristic of the family. They have elongated abdomens and legs. They can often be found sunning on a leave with their legs extended. Their are nine genera in the family. All but three of the genera have two or less species. Those species have a limited range. In the east, two members of the Leucauge genus, Orchard spiders are recognized. Hunting spiders is the catch all term for all types of spiders that do not spin webs to catch prey. Wolf spiders, jumping spiders and crab spiders might be the most common hunting spiders found around the neighborhood. Often the jumping spiders and crab spiders hang out on flowers and plants seeking an unsuspecting insect to stop by. As a matter of fact, for all most spiders, including the hunting spiders, have eight eyes, each arranged differently around the head. Jumping spiders are the largest spider family in terms of species, therefore it stands to reason that a good chunk of the population can often find multiple species in their yard. Consider, for example, on genus of jumping spiders. Therefore, homeowners should keep garages, attics and basements clean and clutter-free, avoid leaving clothing and shoes on the floor and seal off any cracks or crevices around the home from different types of spiders. If you're dealing with or discover a serious spider infestation, contact a licensed pest control professional. Everything you need to know about Asian giant hornets and whether they currently pose a threat in the U. Cold weather forces rodents to seek shelter and food indoors, sometimes in our own homes. Protect your home and family. Advanced Search International Search. Spiders Identify Common Spider Species Spiders often appear in horror movies, haunted houses and, worst of all, inside our homes where they are usually met with shrieking and the bottom of a shoe. Young black widow spiders appear orange and white, becoming darker and more black in color as they age. Region: This spider species is found throughout United States, but is most common in the southern regions where the temperature is warmer. Habitat: Black widow spiders tend to seek out dry and dark locations that are protected, such as underneath stones or decks, as well as in hollow tree stumps and in firewood piles. They can also be found in man-made structures such as sheds and barns. Black widow spiders spin their webs near ground level. Threat: While male black widow spiders rarely bite, females are known to be aggressive and bite in defense, especially when guarding eggs. Symptoms of a black widow bite include fever, increased blood pressure, sweating and nausea. Pain from a bite typically reaches a maximum in hours. Fatalities are unlikely, as long as proper medical treatment is sought in a timely manner. Unique Facts: Black widow spiders are named after the popular belief that females eat their male counterparts after mating. However, this is a rare occurrence in the natural world. Brown Recluse Spiders Appearance: Brown recluse spiders are light to dark brown, with a characteristic dark brown violin marking on their back. Region: This species is found in the central Midwest U. Indoors, they can be found under furniture, inside storage items and in dark recesses such as baseboards and window moldings. Closets, attics and crawlspaces are the most common hiding places of brown recluse spiders, as they provide warm, dry and dark environments. Threat: Like the black widow spider, the brown recluse spider bites in defense. Bites are usually not felt at first but can produce a stinging sensation followed by intense pain. Restlessness, fever and difficulty sleeping are common symptoms of a brown recluse spider bite. In serious cases, a bite can lead to an open, ulcerating sore that requires medical treatment. Unique Facts: Male brown recluse spiders wander farther from the nest than females and are therefore more likely to crawl into shoes or other attire. Additionally, while other spider species feed on small, flying insects, this species prefers small cockroaches and crickets. House Spiders Appearance: House spiders are often yellowish-brown in color with an elongated abdomen, although their color can be highly variable. Outside, they are often found spinning webs around windows and under eaves, especially near light sources that attract potential food sources. Threat: House spiders are nuisance pests and pose relatively little threat to humans, but they may bite when threatened. Jumping Spiders Appearance: Jumping spiders are compact in shape with short legs, causing them to sometimes be mistaken for black widow spiders. They are usually black in color and covered with dense hair or scales that are brightly colored. Region: Jumping spiders are found throughout the United States.

Spider - Wikipedia A spider's abdomen is where most of its important internal organs are located, such as the reproductive system, lungs and digestive tract. Also on the abdomen are the spinnerets, through which a spider produces its silken web. Spider silk is made of strong strands of protein. It is the strongest- known natural fiber, according to the San Diego Zoo. Its tensile strength — the greatest stress a material will tolerate before breaking — is greater than bone and half the strength of steel. According to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, individual species can produce up to seven distinct types of silk, each with a specialized function. Some spiders use their webs to trap prey; others line their burrows with it. Groups include tangle-web spiders, orb-web spiders, funnel-web spiders and nursery-web spiders. According to the Australian Museum , spiders capture prey using a variety of methods. They can trap small insects in sticky webs, lasso them with sticky bolas, or use their vibration-sensing skills to chase prey down. Spider guts are too narrow to take solids, so they liquidize their food by flooding it with digestive enzymes and grinding it up with short appendages. Even though all spiders can bite, most of them do no more harm to a human than a bee sting or a mosquito bite. Most spiders with a life-threatening bite are quite shy and attack only when they feel threatened. According to Sewlal, spider venoms work on one of two fundamental principles: they either attack the nervous system with neurotoxic venom, or attack tissues around the bite with necrotic venom. Sewlal explained that neurotoxic venom works in two ways: by overstimulating "the production of the neurotransmitters This has the result of causing the muscles to cramp and become rigid. It also has the effect of disrupting many bodily functions. Humans have long had a tumultuous relationship with the eight-legged critters. According to Mentally Healthy , evolutionary biologists surmise that a modern fear of spiders may be an exaggerated form of an instinctive response that helped early humans to survive. According to Sewlal, spiders can be divided into two suborders: Mesotelae and Opisthothelae, which contains the infraorders Mygalomorphae and Araneomorphae. They also have abdomens segmented similarly to scorpions, Sewlal said. These small, light spiders reside in Southeast Asia, China and Japan. Phidippus audax Bold Jumper. Pholcus phalangioides Long-bodied Cellar Spider. Pisaurina mira Nursery Web Spider. Sergiolus capulatus. Steatoda borealis. Steatoda triangulosa Triangulate Cobweb Spider. Tegenaria domestica Barn Funnel Weaver. Tigrosa helluo. Trachelas tranquillus Broad-faced Sac Spider. Trochosa terricola. Enlarge Picture Unidentified Help identify this spider. Seymour, Connecticut , United States. Thompson , Connecticut , United States. Shelton, Connecticut , United States. Lakeville, Connecticut , United States. Sharon, Connecticut , United States. Connecticut , United States. Fairfield, Connecticut , United States.

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