length; however, the giant crab spider may reach 2.5 cm (1.0 in). They never spin webs to trap prey, but hunt on the open ground or on vegetation or flowers. They resemble free-living spiders such as jumping spiders and wolf spiders but unlike other free-living spiders all crab spiders eyes are small and serve primarily as motion detectors.
Crab spiders are predators that lie in wait to ambush their prey and even though their jaws are rather small and slender, many crab spiders have potent venoms that quickly immobilize their prey.
Many crab spiders are well camouflaged, blending in with their backgrounds and some even resemble tree bark, leaves, or fruits; others appear to mimic bird droppings.
GIANT HOUSE SPIDER
This spider is also known as the greater European house spider. With very long legs, the giant house spider is known to reach up to ¾ inches in size. The species are most commonly brown in color, with a pale mark at the middle of the breastplate. On each side of its breastplate it has four small circles arranged longitudinally.
It is also believed to be the world's fastest spider. On a flat surface, giant house spiders are known to move at a speed of 1.73 feet per second. Giant house spiders are originally native to Europe but were introduced to North America through Vancouver Island in the 1920’s. Coastal areas and beaches are most susceptible to giant house spider infestations.
Giant house spiders usually live in flowerbeds, woodpiles and other sheltered, outdoor areas. However, inside, they can be found in dark crevices and basements.
JUMPING SPIDER
There are about 4,000 species for the jumping spider alone making it one of the largest of all other spider species, with more than 300 of those species found in the United States and about 75 found in Europe. The jumping spider averages almost 1-inch in length; the female spider is usually larger than the male. These spiders are also well known for their appearance and because of it they are easily spotted. They are typically brightly colored, have very outstanding patterns, and are also hairy and sometimes stocky.
Jumping spiders have four pair of eyes, two of which give it extremely sharp vision; so sharp that it actually allows it to see better than almost any animal of the same size. The jumping spider’s eyes allow it to have a 360-degree eyesight and also has the ability to turn its breast around 45 degrees. The jumping spider is typically found in tropic regions, from the rain forest to the Himalayas. The spider can be found on the ground, on rocks, in the grass, or on trees.
Because their great eyesight, their prey can be noticed anywhere from 12 to 18 inches away. At this point, the jumping spider scans their prey with eyesight similar to that of a zoom lens on a camera. When the prey is regarded as eatable, the jumping spider will move closer and attack with a line of silk and jump or pounce on it.
The jumping spider is not poisonous to humans and like a wolf spider, the jumping spider typically does not attack humans unless they feel threatened or in danger.
LYNX SPIDER
They are more common in the southern United States. They use their green camouflage to sneak up on their victims in the daylight. The lynx spider can be found on grass and low herbage. It is a long legged hunting spider capable of running fast and jumping on their prey. They do not make a web but hunt their prey but do not have the greatest eyesight.
They can only see prey for a distance of about 4-inches. Lynx spiders have two large front eyes and a smaller pair, two on the side of their head and two large ones looking above and backward giving them an almost 360 degree view. They can be found in a variety of colors. These spiders are active during the day, preferable in the sunshine, running and jumping over leaves and grasses.
PSEUDOSCORPIONS
In North America there are over 200 species of
Crab spiders are predators that lie in wait to ambush their prey and even though their jaws are rather small and slender, many crab spiders have potent venoms that quickly immobilize their prey.
Many crab spiders are well camouflaged, blending in with their backgrounds and some even resemble tree bark, leaves, or fruits; others appear to mimic bird droppings.
GIANT HOUSE SPIDER
This spider is also known as the greater European house spider. With very long legs, the giant house spider is known to reach up to ¾ inches in size. The species are most commonly brown in color, with a pale mark at the middle of the breastplate. On each side of its breastplate it has four small circles arranged longitudinally.
It is also believed to be the world's fastest spider. On a flat surface, giant house spiders are known to move at a speed of 1.73 feet per second. Giant house spiders are originally native to Europe but were introduced to North America through Vancouver Island in the 1920’s. Coastal areas and beaches are most susceptible to giant house spider infestations.
Giant house spiders usually live in flowerbeds, woodpiles and other sheltered, outdoor areas. However, inside, they can be found in dark crevices and basements.
JUMPING SPIDER
There are about 4,000 species for the jumping spider alone making it one of the largest of all other spider species, with more than 300 of those species found in the United States and about 75 found in Europe. The jumping spider averages almost 1-inch in length; the female spider is usually larger than the male. These spiders are also well known for their appearance and because of it they are easily spotted. They are typically brightly colored, have very outstanding patterns, and are also hairy and sometimes stocky.
Jumping spiders have four pair of eyes, two of which give it extremely sharp vision; so sharp that it actually allows it to see better than almost any animal of the same size. The jumping spider’s eyes allow it to have a 360-degree eyesight and also has the ability to turn its breast around 45 degrees. The jumping spider is typically found in tropic regions, from the rain forest to the Himalayas. The spider can be found on the ground, on rocks, in the grass, or on trees.
Because their great eyesight, their prey can be noticed anywhere from 12 to 18 inches away. At this point, the jumping spider scans their prey with eyesight similar to that of a zoom lens on a camera. When the prey is regarded as eatable, the jumping spider will move closer and attack with a line of silk and jump or pounce on it.
The jumping spider is not poisonous to humans and like a wolf spider, the jumping spider typically does not attack humans unless they feel threatened or in danger.
LYNX SPIDER
They are more common in the southern United States. They use their green camouflage to sneak up on their victims in the daylight. The lynx spider can be found on grass and low herbage. It is a long legged hunting spider capable of running fast and jumping on their prey. They do not make a web but hunt their prey but do not have the greatest eyesight.
They can only see prey for a distance of about 4-inches. Lynx spiders have two large front eyes and a smaller pair, two on the side of their head and two large ones looking above and backward giving them an almost 360 degree view. They can be found in a variety of colors. These spiders are active during the day, preferable in the sunshine, running and jumping over leaves and grasses.
PSEUDOSCORPIONS
In North America there are over 200 species of
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