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Spiders of Florida

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Ghost Spider (Family Anyphaenidae)	Skin Cast from Male Purseweb Spider (Sphodros rufipes)	Skin Cast from Male Purseweb Spider (Sphodros rufipes)
Purseweb Spider (Sphodros rufipes)	Metazygia wittfeldae	Nursery Web Spider Male (Pisaurina sp)
Northern Black Widow Spider, male (Latrodectus variolus)	Fishing Spider (Dolomedes vittatus)	Fishing Spider (Dolomedes vittatus)
Hooded Sergiolus Antmimic (Sergiolus capulatus)	Purseweb Spider (Sphodros abboti)	Sixspotted Fishing Spider (Dolomedes triton)
Florida Bark Scorpion (Centruroides gracilis)	Rabid Wolf Spider (Rabidosa rabida)	Spiny Orbweaver (Gasteracantha cancriformis)
Male Southern Crevice Spider (Kukulcania hibernalis)	Trapdoor Spider Female (Myrmekiaphila sp.) Possibly (Myrmekiaphila torreya)	Trapdoor Spider Female (Myrmekiaphila sp.) Possibly (Myrmekiaphila torreya)
Purseweb Spider Female (Sphodros abboti)	Carolina Wolf Spider (Hogna carolinensis)	Carolina Wolf Spider (Hogna carolinensis)
Nursery Web Spider (Pisaurina mira)	Nursery Web Spider (Pisaurina mira)	Nursery Web Spider (Pisaurina mira)

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Greg		24-Jun-2019 17:47
Flushed 2 spiders in 2 days found in my Starke FL home out of an abundance of caution... black, with a clearly defined red hourglass on the DORSAL side of the abdomen. I always thought Black Widows had the red hourglass underneath (ventral?) the abdomen.

JAMES TULLY		18-Aug-2018 17:19
I found what is a Florida Yellow Garden Spider in my back yard today, Have a photo of it, Would like to send you a email of it,..,.its that possible?

JMFS		23-Jun-2018 17:15
Kathy Whitson - go to the doctor . . .. Urgent care will run you $60 if you don't have insurance - well worth the peace of mind.

Kathy Whitson		16-Jun-2018 14:29
I am 49 I was visiting my parents, I have been bit about 7 times by a black dime size round (like a marble) spider it had very small legs which was a bit wierd looking. I do not see it in photos. I have been ill ever since day 4. I do not see it on the pics. Bites are swollen red itchy. I just don’t know if this is what’s making me sick.. nauseous, headaches, vomiting, shaking exhausted 😩 I have other health issues not sure what to do.

Amy A Macias		10-May-2018 20:47
Can anyone tell me if the Cheiracanthum inclusum is found in Florida? I think I found a nest of them, hoping it's not the brown recluse but I'm not sure

Connie Dove		13-Apr-2018 16:28
I found a 1/2” beauty on my hummingbird feeder-doesn’t resemble anything pictured. It is grey, fuzzy, and it has long black & orange tiger-striped legs. Most interesting is the erect upward jutting fat triangular tail (look like it took a honeybee’s tail) that is bright orange with a dk grey smudge on its top side. Can I shoot u. Pic of it?

Guest		26-Mar-2018 17:59
Florida found small brown spider on my jasmine bush pot. Solid color skinny legs and small white spots on back. Didn't see anything above that matched it. Maybe 3/4" total.

Sherri Wysong		26-Jan-2018 07:55
Plz help identity, teeny tiny red spiders with fat body's all over my house! I live in Florida. Thank you!

squirrelhoudini		16-Jul-2017 05:16
Sorry, I'm the one that wants to send a pic, shoot me an email if you would?

Guest		16-Jul-2017 05:12
Hi, got a good sized fella living in my livingroom, can I send you a picture? Maybe you can tell me what kind he is.

Ashley Est		15-Jun-2017 18:18
I found 3 spiders this week in my daughters room they're black with red heads, fairly small. I found all of them in the daytime. Any information would be super helpful, also we're located in Florida. Thx in advance.

Guest		15-Jun-2017 18:13
I'm a little concerned today I found the third spider this week in my daughters room it's black with a red head, fairly small. I found this one on my daughters curtian, and the other two on the tile floor. Any info would help. Also we're in Florida, thx in advance.

Diana O'Steen		06-Oct-2016 17:00
I have a photo of the spider I shook off my covers this morning. Can I send it to you for info? I'm in Okaloosa county, FL. It's dark brown with a black or darker brown button-hole pattern on the back or top as I look down. It's only moved 2" in small increments in 2 hrs.

Guest		22-Sep-2016 17:39
Would you mind if I send you a photo of an unusual spider who's been entertaining me with its web making skills for the past week. Its growing and looking scarier, I have no idea what it is. Brown belly and long legs with yellow and black markings. Not sure if poisonous. I'm in Nassau, Bahamas. Thanks

reality76838		14-Sep-2016 02:59
Spiders are the best insects in the world! I love them.But my aunt doesn't! WeirdAUNT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

master		14-Sep-2016 02:54
sir can u tell me how u find these spiders.they are really cool

Guest		12-Aug-2016 00:11
I came across a large and large body pale yellow or cream in color, it was on my screen door handle it touched me but didnt bite me scared me and i screamed . Never saw a spider like this before

diana mason		07-Aug-2016 16:37
The spider I came across was very handsome it was about 2 to 3 inches long light tan legs predominantly dark brown with light tan strips running along outer shape of both sections of body very short cropped fur not fuzzy you had to lean in close to see it was fur I gently it back outside I live in south Florida on a farm would love it know what it is and if it is harmful

Jeri Sherfy		23-May-2016 23:28
I think I've been bit by a spider. I knocked it out of the air at the store and it must have landed on my foot. I now have a place on my foot that is swollen, burning and itching. The spider was tiny and looked clear. Any suggestions as to what kind of spider and if I need to see a doctor?

Faith		15-May-2016 02:44
There is this spider, kinda small, it has 8 legs, a redish-brown body with a pearl-white butt/egg sack. It live in my house, in the bathrooms and in my bed (currently sleeping on the couch😝). I don't know what type it is and I want to, at least, know if its dangerous. Can somebody please help me...

Guest		28-Mar-2016 03:44
i cant find the spider im looking for its ALL white and im in florida it wont show up in this website and every one i go to even images it show all white spiders but now the one i found plz help me it bit me too so i dont know if it is fatal it doesnt hurt that much and it is now swelling just a little red after a hour

Guest		05-Mar-2016 02:03
There is a nocturnal white spider about the size of a nickle and i would like to know if this 8 legged freak is dangerous found one in my car smh is it venomous ? If someone has some input let me know

Guest		20-Jan-2016 19:42
I had a small half inch bright orange spider on my car several times. super cool and freaky. what do you think it is. I am in Orlando Florida. it had 2 front longer legs and kept a pose as if all legs were facing forward

Tim		19-Dec-2015 11:41
I have these green spiders with a little spec of orange on its back. Can someone tell me what kind it might be? They are always building pretty webs. The have a field day underneath my carport. They are everywhere. Are they poisonous

alexus		23-Aug-2015 00:55
Can you tell me what type of spider is brown,big,and only has six legs? I found 5 of them in a tent that got left in the woods on accident. I live in north Florida right next to the Georgia boarder.

Tiffany		13-Jun-2015 21:43
I think I just saw a bunch of medium yellowish spiders that looked kinda like a Spitting Spider.... I'm not sure though. It didn't spit or jump but it had yellowish skin, couldn't see color of eyes, six legs.

Jessica		24-Apr-2015 05:11
Found a big spider around my front door. It has a round bottom looks white with six yellow dots Aligned with light brown legs that turns black before attaching to body. Looks pale yellowish never seen one like it before. I took pictures of it.

Unrepentant snapshooter!		28-Mar-2015 18:28
Spectacular gallery!

Daniel D. Dye		30-Jan-2015 12:11
Hello Don, I received your email and responded through email. Daniel

don h miller		30-Jan-2015 11:26
I photographed a very small (less than 3 mm or so body length) brown spider that I saw after peeling off a small piece of bark from a down stem of a tree (I think a palm) at the Turkey Creek Sanctuary a couple of days ago. It blended in with the background so well that it was almost impossible to see. It had a lot of rather large spines on its legs, etc. and was overall a dull brown in color. I do have one good digital image. I'm traveling now and can't forward the image until I get back to vt. It was no a salticid. I'd love to have you take a look at it Dave. Thanks. Don H. Miller, Ph.D Prof. Emeritus-Zoology/Ecology Vt State Colleges entdon@gmail.com

diane		02-Nov-2014 20:48
I found a spider in my garage web was fairly large it was brownish black legs lighter color hughabdomen it rolled up in a ball when disturbed. It also had some white dots on its back. Ilet it go not shore I should have? What do you think it is?

Guest		29-Oct-2014 18:33
Several years ago, in Winter Haven, FL, I saw a large spider in the office where I worked. It had a small body, about 1/4 inch by 1/2 inch, and long legs -- when stretched out it was probably about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. It was black and fuzzy. It looked exactly like someone had tried to make a "pretend" spider out of black pipe cleaners! My boss caught it in his handkerchief and took it outside. He said it had lived in the office a long time. Anyone have an idea what it was?

sgsmith		29-Oct-2014 18:32
Several years ago, in Winter Haven, FL, I saw a large spider in the office where I worked. It had a small body, about 1/4 inch by 1/2 inch, and long legs -- when stretched out it was probably about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. It was black and fuzzy. It looked exactly like someone had tried to make a "pretend" spider out of black pipe cleaners! My boss caught it in his handkerchief and took it outside. He said it had lived in the office a long time. Anyone have an idea what it was?

Brittany		28-Oct-2014 07:10
I killed this spider my cat was about to attack , and i looked up the description of what it looked like , but cant seem to find anything on it . It had a black body , tan legs , and an orange stripe on its beck . Help please :c

Joie		23-Oct-2014 19:36
I'm trying to identify a spider in palm beach county florida. Any idea about what it is? It's a colony of many webs with many different levels of the same type spider all in one low lying cabbage palm. It looks more like a condo or nest than just a round spiraled web. I have a picture but I can't paste it on your board. Thank you.

Guest		04-Oct-2014 19:47
Thanks for helping identify my Spiny Orbweavers, very interesting.

Guest		26-Aug-2014 22:17
Hi I live in Florida I have spiders that are neon green with red spots any clues to what kind didn't see them last year

Daniel D. Dye		11-Jul-2014 11:26
I don't answer questions or ID spiders here. Visithttp://www.floridabackyardspiders.com/index.html

Guest		07-Jul-2014 14:02
Was at church I went to pick up my baby diaper bag and it had a black and gray spider with design on it admon and when my husband went to flck it off it raised up and spit some graish black stuff it was very aggressive and not mention hard to kill do you know what species or even if it poison

Guest		06-Jul-2014 10:51
I HAVE LOADS OF STRING LIKE CACOONS ATTACHED TO MY SCREEN IN MYPOOL,DAD AND I ARE ALERGIC TO SPIDER BITES,THESE SPIDERS ARE SMALL AND WHITE THE CACOON LOOKS LIKE LONG BEADS AND STRINGY CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT KIND OF SPIDER THIS IS

sexcyone		23-Jun-2014 13:54
I just took a photo of a spider while I was walking on the traintrack I think it is what I believe to be a white banded fishing spider this is first time I ever seen this spider.....

Guest		18-Jun-2014 00:04
Sir I sent if to dydmdcloud@icloud.com. Hope that's right

Daniel D. Dye		17-Jun-2014 15:13
Send the photos using the link above.

Guest		16-Jun-2014 22:32
Sir I have what I believe to be a Brown Recluse. Do you have an email I could send it's pictures to? I live in Ocala Florida

Daniel D. Dye		05-Jun-2014 12:17
See link at the top of the page for spider ID and questions

Mike Raines		04-Jun-2014 19:45
do you review photos and ID spiders?

Mike Raines		04-Jun-2014 19:44
do you actually supply any info of spiders. an do you review photos?

Guest		04-Jun-2014 00:01
While in the Orlando area at a State Park 1hr. north, rented a kayak and when we were paddling through the mangroves saw a large bodied black spider, not furry, and it was light colored on it's bottom side. The round body was the size of a large marble. Any ideas and photo

Guest		24-May-2014 16:43
Just saw a huge bodied, light tan, very fuzzy looking spider in my garage in Port Charlotte Florida. Can't find anything that looks like it in your images. Legs were thick and furry too. All same color...very light tan. Size of body was about an inch and with legs included maybe 1 1/2 or 2 inches total. Any ideas? Thanks

Daniel D. Dye		21-May-2014 00:17
You should call a pest control operator.

Guest		21-May-2014 00:05
These tiny spiders body where about 1/2 the size of my small finger. I didn't count the legs or their position. Please help. Thank you. I will be looking forward to suggestions to one of my many dilemmas.

Guest		20-May-2014 23:57
My ceiling fell down in my bedroom. The sheetrock and fiberglass were wet with mildew. Over 100 small red spiders no longer tha my large thumbnail. They were very active. Please help.

Del(delh627@gmail.com )		20-May-2014 14:45
I have a two tone brown spider dark brown light brown and has a light brown band around the and body a dark size of a q-tip.legs are hairy, legs are about a half inch long the body itself the tale part is about the size of a dime. can I send you a picture of it

Del(delh627@gmail.com )		20-May-2014 14:38
I have a two tone brown spider. it appears to of the spiders back and head

Del(delh627@gmail.com )		20-May-2014 14:33
I have a nickel size spider that looks like a tarantula. is dark brown and light brown. his legs are about a half inch long. it appears that he has a light brown band around his head and the second half of his body very top of the bands are dark brown. any idea what kind of battery is

angela		04-May-2014 21:07
i have a greenish gray spider with a smile face on its back the eyes are two yellow dots and the mouth is an orangish red color. what type of spider is this? is it poisonous?

Daniel D. Dye		28-Jan-2014 20:35
For ID questions see: http://www.floridabackyardspiders.com/

Tiffany		28-Jan-2014 20:17
I have a spider in my mail box, it's a yellowish color with long legs and a fat end. I'm not sure what kind it could be.

Guest		24-Jan-2014 21:10
We have spiders inside our pool lani that is black with red claw like feet. I have been unable find any pictures similar to identify it. Can you help?

Guest		15-Jan-2014 01:41
@Kelley, most spiders here in Florida aren't dangerous. The fat brown spiders that make their webs at night, I believe those are Purseweb spiders, but I could be wrong. Nonetheless, no more dangerous than a bull ant or honeybee. The most dangerous ones in Florida are Widows and Brown recluses. Both are very prominent and hide very well. Brown recluse bites often end in skin grafts if not treated promptly. Black widows attack the muscles and joints and are excruciatingly painful.

Guest		27-Dec-2013 16:33
I HAVE A grey in color spider wjth a white stripe on back what could it be

Kelley Colvin		20-Dec-2013 05:54
my daughter lives in Pensacola Florida and she sent me this pic of a very scary looking spider that she almost ran into face to face that hang in the tress around her garage apt. very daunting...but we can't figure out what kind it is and if it is dangerous? I thought I could paste the pic here but it won't let me.

Susan		07-Nov-2013 14:38
On a cool nite, there was a taupe colored Long legged spider on my taupe colored front door, near a light. He may have been heat seeking or insect hunting by the light, but scuttled off as I approached. He was 4 to 6 inches in diameter and had legs about the thickness of wooden matchsticks. He was back again about 5 minutes later. I bought a yellow bug light the next day. His body size was small and roundish in comparison, about dime sized. I don't see his picture. Clearwater, Florida. What is it?

Daniel D. Dye		18-Oct-2013 01:37
For ID and questions see: http://www.floridabackyardspiders.com/ I rarely answer questions from this site. Daniel

jim.		17-Oct-2013 22:15
I live in Pinellas county Florida while at my friends house I was bit by a spider that was gray in color and looked like tree bark the bite stung when it bit me now I have a half dollar size rash a week later can you tell me what kind of spider it is.

Guest		10-Oct-2013 13:53
Please tell me what a sm. brown and black striped on back with 4 red or orange spots on the other side. This is in west central florida

Daniel D. Dye		03-Oct-2013 00:53
Did you see this spider bite her. If it was very small, it's doubtful that it could break through the skin. Spider bites on humans are extremely rare...We are not a food source.

Guest		02-Oct-2013 21:32
My wife got a bite by a very. Small spider with a. White butt and stripes on it and brown in color can anyone tell me what is was please.

Guest		29-Sep-2013 13:46
I HAVE SEEN A FEW HALF DOLLAR SIZED BLACK SPIDERS WITH WHITE STRIPS/SPOTS AND 2 VERY DISTINCTIVE GREEN MARKINGS ON THE FRONT THAT RESEMBLES EYES. WHAT KIND OF SPIDER IS IT. THANK YOU FOR HAVING THIS SITE, IT HAS HELPED ME TO IDENTIFY A NUMBER OF SPIDERS I HAVE SPOTTED IN MY YARD.

Guest		26-Sep-2013 19:15
saw a gray spider, it looked like it has a hard shell body. what could it be?

Tonya Adams		24-Sep-2013 16:49
Lehigh Acres Florida. (Southwest Fl.) Large, brown, furry, fat abdomen, spider. Comes out at night. Looks very similar to a tarantula. Aggressive manner, it chases myself and my dogs when we go walking. It also jumps. Jumped onto one of my dogs back legs. Lives where a gravel driveway and lawn come together and also on the street asphalt in that area. It is frightening simply because of it's size and aggressiveness when we walk by... Any ides what this spider is? And is it harmful? Many years ago when I lived in California, I was bitten by a Black Widow and became very sick and hospitalized. I was told it was a severe reaction to the venom... So now I am wondering if this Florida spider is dangerous, and could I be at a higher risk of illness if bitten, due to my past experience with spider venom?... Thank you for your help... Tonya Adams

Lance Werner		02-Sep-2013 18:59
Hi, I live in Homestead, So. Fl. . Recently, our mini Dashund was bitten or stung by one of our local critters.We did not see or hear the attack however we sew the result. He developed a pingpong ball sized knot on his throat and sevear swelling around the bite. The vet. was able to save him but unable to identify the culpret. We have seen Bark Scorpions, and what appear to be Wolf or Huntsman Spiders in the past. The bite left a bb sized black wound that ozzed for several days. Any ideas would help.

cyd		01-Sep-2013 13:34
We have a fat bodied brown spider with a light brown pattern on her back. She only comes out @ night builds a web & in the morniing the spider & the web is gone. Can't seem to find her picture anywhere. Do you know what kind of spider I'm trying to describe? She doesn't appear to be aggressive.

Kelsey		25-Aug-2013 22:14
i have two red dots and I was bitten by a medium sized spider with kinda small legs, any help?? I live in Jacksonville

Sarah		11-Aug-2013 16:52
I have a green spider with red legs and spikes have no idea what it is

lisa buonocore		05-Aug-2013 02:15
Hi my name is lisa I live in orlando Florida in my gargage I have spiders I got bit bye one I think my arm is swollen and bussie and they rare med size and Small ones and brown and fuzzy and back end is black can u help me tell me what type it is

Syco		24-Jul-2013 06:21
I have these little spiders in my room, they have never harmed me and they happily eat the gnats that come into my room from my Rabbit's cage. They are small, with very large abdomens and they have legs like "daddy long leg" spiders. They are kind of a light brown, they are NOT widows. I just wish i knew what they were :( I have photos but you guys can't submit thumbnails...

bens		16-Jul-2013 00:36
Anyone seen a spider that is red, and has green accents, red legs with green stripes. It also had a green spot on the back. I have a pic but no way to upload...

tuffduty		07-Jul-2013 14:45
Crab spider photos? Did I miss it?

carol		04-Jul-2013 17:51
I saw spider with a black back, yellow belly with little black dot on the yellow. The spots were in the shape of a face and then on the outside of the yellow were little red colorings which made the whole under side look like a sunburst. No one could tell me what it was, can anyone out there?

Daniel D. Dye		19-Jun-2013 19:55
Thanks for the comment, Meg, and thanks for viewing. Please tell a friend. Also check out http://www.floridabackyardspiders.com/

Meg Hickman		19-Jun-2013 12:13
Thanks to your site I found the id of the biggest spider I've see, a Giant Lichen Orbweaver, wow! It really is magnificent, I just hope I don't run smack dab into the middle of it in forgetfulness.

joseantonio		08-Jun-2013 04:18
Very nice collection.V.

Daniel D. Dye		14-May-2013 21:34
For Florida spider identification please visit:http://www.floridabackyardspiders.com/

Jonathan		09-May-2013 18:43
Janet Douglas, it sounds harmless. If it is not a widow and not a recluse then you will be fine. widows and recluses do not have tan strips. It is probably just a house spider. Look up house spider and see if you can find a picture of it.

Janet Douglas		06-Feb-2013 00:58
Ok, We were in the shed getting my daughter's stuff out and along the wall was this medium to large dark brown spider with a tan stripe that went from front to back and in the strip looked like a bunch of x's or something close. I have been trying to find out what it is. We live in Lake City, Florida and have many spiders but every now and then we find one we are not sure of. This site really helps most of the time, just not this time. I need to know so I know whether I have to kill it or not. It did not bother me and I was careful not to disturb it so right now we are on good terms.

LEE, OVIEDO, FL		11-Jan-2013 18:03
IT HAS BEEN 22 YEARS SINCE I MOVED ACROSS THE COUNTY, BUT I STILL MISS GREETING MY RESIDENT SPIDER BY THE POOL EVERY MORNING. IT WAS SMALL AND IRIDESCENT; QUITE BEAUTIFUL. NEVER COULD IDENTIFY OR GET A PIX. CAN YOU HELP?

Guest		11-Jan-2013 06:49
Nice site...I am certain I have a Huntsman Spider. Looks exactly like your closeup of the head shot, but I must have a juvenile, because it is only about 2" or maybe 2.5" if I were to spread him out. Thought it was a Brown Recluse at first...but thanks to your site, I am certain it is a Huntsman. Thanks. Kevin...Boynton Beach, FL

bill boyce		10-Oct-2012 19:44
being new to the tampa area your photos have been very helpful in identifying all the awesome spiders i see on my wooded lot adjacent to a swamp area i know which ones are dangerous and could already spot them but i like to know the wildlife around me good work keep it up

Guest		07-Oct-2012 00:20
I came across a mated pair of spiders today and unfortunately they had chosen my gate latch to build their web, so I had no choice but to kill them, admittedly in my ignorance, because I didn't know for sure if they would deliver a bite that could prove dangerous to me or the other people using the gate. I would love to know what they were. The male was Jet Black, very thick body, about the size of a quarter and had a very bright green metallic spot and a white spot. The female (I assume) was the same shape but her coloring was pale almost pinkish and yellowish. After looking at these pics I would possible say theyre jumping or purse web spiders, but I dont see any with that unique metallic green and white spot. Any help?

tristin antonietti		13-Sep-2012 20:17
toni oatsvsl i can help it is a wolf spide witch is very ommon in florida they carry there baby's on there back and its sucks cause you kill the moma you gotta try as hard as you can to kill all the baby's

Guest		13-Sep-2012 05:54
Very informative and great photos, Thanks.

Toni Oatsvsll		05-Sep-2012 06:21
One morning after moving to Dixie County, FL. I met up with the largest spider I have ever seen. I think it was hosting babies on its back. Anyway they all scattered, the body of the host was about 4 inches, it ran and so did I but every ao often I would see it, but what I keep thinking about was the number of babies it was carrying on it's back. Do you know what kind of spider this could have been? I would really like to identifing this thing. Thanks, email:fireflyfarms@hughes.net.

david watson		01-Jul-2012 11:49
Well your web site was key identifying a sprider. Wolf Spider is my best match. Thanks for your photos and time to do your web site. David Boca Raton, FL

Stephen Buckingham		22-Mar-2012 02:34
Great gallery. Quite a variety, and nice detailed shots

Jim Mclaughlin		06-Sep-2011 03:08
found a huge spider in my house. Looks like 5 legs fair;y large body. don't know what it is. no red. Was on the ceiling in the corner rear legs down and looking like it was going to jump on something. Any idea what it is. I killed one a few weeks ago and now I have another. If i can find it again I'll take a picture of it.

PauloCGama		07-Sep-2010 03:58
Congrats, top quality collection. Thanks for sharing.

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