Snetsinger's purseweb spider
Snetsinger's purseweb spider (Atypus snetsingeri). Saul Wildlife Preserve, Rose Valley, PA.
Theridion frondeum (eastern long-legged cobweaver) on a leaf. Palps not dissected so there's a remote chance this could be the much rarer Theridion albidum.
Grass spider
Grass spider (Agelenopsis sp.) eating another spider. Swarthmore, PA.
Grass spider (Agelenopsis sp.)
Grass spider (Agelenopsis pennsylvanica). ID tentative. Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY.
Spider on birch tree
Funnel weaver (Agelenopsis sp.). ID tenative. Swarthmore, PA.
Ariadna bicolor web
Ariadna bicolor tunnel. ID not confirmed. Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY.
Anaptomecus longiventris
Anaptomecus longiventris. San Carlos, Alajuela, Costa Rica.
Anyphaena pectorosa
Anyphaena pectorosa on snow. ID tentative. Hildacy Preserve, Media, PA.
Ghost spider in retreat
Ghost spider (Anyphaena sp.) in retreat next to cynipid gall. Hildacy Preserve, Media, PA.
Marbled orbweaver (Araneus marmoreus)
Marbled orbweaver (Araneus marmoreus). Maurice Bower Saul Wildlife Sanctuary, Rose Valley, PA.
Marbled orbweaver (Araneus marmoreus). John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, Philadelphia, PA.
Lattice orbweaver (Araneus thaddeus) in retreat
Lattice orbweaver (Araneus thaddeus) in retreat. Swarthmore, PA.
Hawaiian garden spider (Argiope appensa) courtship
Hawaiian garden spider (Argiope appensa) courtship. Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
Juvenile black-and-yellow Argiope ( Argiope aurantia) on stabilimentum
Juvenile black-and-yellow Argiope ( Argiope aurantia) on stabilimentum. Paines Creek Historic Park, Bowling Green, Florida.
Juvenile black-and-yellow Argiope ( Argiope aurantia)
Juvenile black-and-yellow Argiope ( Argiope aurantia). Paines Creek Historic Park, Bowling Green, Florida.
Yellow garden spider
Yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) on stabilimentum. Rushton Woods Preserve, Willistown, PA.
Florida garden spider
Florida garden spider (Argiope florida) in web. Highlands Hammock State Park, Sebring, FL.
Argiope submaronica on stabilimentum
Argiope submaronica on stabilimentum. Formerly Argiope savignyi. La Selva, Costa Rica.
Hildacy Farm Preserve, Media, PA.
Two webs of Snetsinger's purseweb spider (Atypus snetsingeri). Hildacy Preserve, Media, PA.
Snetsinger's purseweb spider (Atypus snetsingeri)
Tube of Snetsinger's purseweb spider (Atypus snetsingeri).
Snetsinger's purseweb spider (Atypus snetsingeri). Hildacy Preserve, Media, PA.
Ant-mimic sac spider
Ant-mimic sac spider. Either Castianeira floridiana or C. descripta. Highlands Hammock State Park, Sebring, FL.
Ant-mimic sac spider. Either Castianeira floridana or C. descripta. Highlands Hammock State Park, Sebring, FL.
Jumping spider (Colonus sp.) with fly
Jumping spider (Colonus sp.) with fly. Swarthmore, PA.
Dark fishing spider (Dolomedes tenebrosus)
Dark fishing spider (Dolomedes tenebrosus). John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, Philadelphia, PA.
Dark fishing spider
Dark fishing spider (Dolomodes tenebrosus) on log. John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge. Philadelphia, PA.
Dark fishing spider (Dolomedes tenebrosus) on leaf. ID tentative. John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, Philadelphia, PA.
Dark fishing spider with regrown leg
Dark fishing spider (Dolomedes tenebrosus) with regrown R-II leg. Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY.
Dark fishing spider (Dolomedes tenebrosus) in tree hole. ID tentative. John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, Philadelphia, PA.
Six-spotted fishing spider (Dolomedes triton) in vernal pond
Six-spotted fishing spider (Dolomedes triton) in vernal pond. Hildacy Preserve, Media, PA.
Banded fishing spider
Banded fishing spider (Dolomedes vittatus) on bench near stream. ID tentative. Hedgerow Theater, Rose Valley, PA.
Banded fishing spider (Dolomedes vittatus)
Banded fishing spider (Dolomedes vittatus). Ridley Creek State Park, Edgemont, PA.
Dark fishing spider (Dolomedes tenebrosus) on tree. ID tentative. Saul Wildlife Sanctuary, Rose Valley, PA.
Eris floridana
Eris floridana. Zolfo Springs, FL.
Eris floridina
Spiderlings of Eris floridana inside nest made of pine needles. Zolfo Springs, FL.
Juvenile Eris floridana. Found on pine tree. Zolfo Springs, FL.