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Funnel Weaver Spider

Posted on July 19, 2011 by mdwildlife

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 →

Posted in Arachnids | Tagged brown, funnel weaver, grass, spider

Orchard Orb-Weaver

Posted on December 30, 2010 by mdwildlife

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 →

Posted in Arachnids | Tagged brown, green, spider, yellow

Rabid Wolf Spider

Posted on December 30, 2010 by mdwildlife

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 →

Posted in Arachnids | Tagged brown, fangs, spider, wolf

Spiny Orb-Weaver

Posted on December 29, 2010 by mdwildlife

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 →

Posted in Arachnids | Tagged brown, orb-weaver, spider

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