Funnel weaver spiders (Agelenidae), also known as grass spiders, are a fairly common group of spiders in Maryland. Their body markings can be very similar to that of a wolf spider, but because wolf spiders don’t spin webs, it’s usually … Continue reading
The Orchard-Orb-Weaver (Leucauge venusta) is one of the more beautiful, common and recognizable orb-weaver spiders in Maryland. I have run across this particular orb-weaver species at Milllington Wildlife Management Area, Elk Forest WMA and White Clay Creek in Delaware, so … Continue reading
The Rabid Wolf Spider (Rabidosa rabida) is just cool looking, and it has an awesome name. Wolf spiders, in general, are hairy, brown or gray nasty looking characters with large bodies and long legs. They are at home in your … Continue reading
Spiny Orb-Weaver is a group of spiders most easily identified by a large abdomen covered in spikes. The photo above is easily one of my favorites taken with my macro lens. I haven’t been able to identify the exact specimen … Continue reading
Harvestmen (Leiobunum), are a group of arachnids that some people commonly refer to as “Daddy long-legs.” The particular species pictured above is common in Maryland and other states along the eastern coastline. Early summer months – June and July – … Continue reading