Wolf Spider
Wolf Spiders can range in sizes, from the size of a Quarter to the size of a tennis ball. The variation of the Wolf spider's colors, camouflage them vary well in a forest setting. The dark brown's, mixed shades of grey's and black, helps them blend in to the environment. Now! When they enter your home, they are NOT going to blend into carpet or your nice tile floor! Around Missouri Wolf spiders are going to be one of the largest spiders you will have to deal with. One interesting thing about the female Wolf Spider is when her babies hatch, she will carry them around on her back until they are strong enough and large enough to take care of themselves.
Wolf Spiders can range in sizes, from the size of a Quarter to the size of a tennis ball. The variation of the Wolf spider's colors, camouflage them vary well in a forest setting. The dark brown's, mixed shades of grey's and black, helps them blend in to the environment. Now! When they enter your home, they are NOT going to blend into carpet or your nice tile floor! Around Missouri Wolf spiders are going to be one of the largest spiders you will have to deal with. One interesting thing about the female Wolf Spider is when her babies hatch, she will carry them around on her back until they are strong enough and large enough to take care of themselves.
BLACK WIDOW
"Length (adult female): body ½″, with legs 1½″ – 1⅜″ Length (adult male): about half the female’s size The female black widow is easily identifiable with her black body and reddish hourglass shape on her abdomen. Males are lighter in color with a median row of red spots with white lines radiating out to the sides. Immature black widows are usually orange and white, turning black as they mature, with 1 or 2 reddish markings on the abdomen. Outside, black widows are commonly found in protected areas under firewood, decks, in hollow stumps, rodent burrows, etc. They are also frequently found inside barns, sheds, henhouses, meter boxes, barrels, etc. They can also be found indoors in seldom used areas of basements, crawlspaces, and garages. The black widow is a very poisonous spider, and if bitter, medical attention should be sought immediately. The venom is a neurotoxin and an antitoxin is available."
"Length (adult female): body ½″, with legs 1½″ – 1⅜″ Length (adult male): about half the female’s size The female black widow is easily identifiable with her black body and reddish hourglass shape on her abdomen. Males are lighter in color with a median row of red spots with white lines radiating out to the sides. Immature black widows are usually orange and white, turning black as they mature, with 1 or 2 reddish markings on the abdomen. Outside, black widows are commonly found in protected areas under firewood, decks, in hollow stumps, rodent burrows, etc. They are also frequently found inside barns, sheds, henhouses, meter boxes, barrels, etc. They can also be found indoors in seldom used areas of basements, crawlspaces, and garages. The black widow is a very poisonous spider, and if bitter, medical attention should be sought immediately. The venom is a neurotoxin and an antitoxin is available."
BROWN RECLUSE SPIDER
"Body length ¼”–½” The brown recluse is a light tan to dark brown in color with a violin or fiddle shaped dark brown mark starting at the front of the spider with the neck of the violin pointing towards the rear. They get the recluse name from their reclusive habits. They prefer to live in undisturbed, seldom used areas such as boxes, underneath tables and chairs, along baseboards, in closets, attics, crawlspaces, and basements. Outside they live around rocks, under bar, in utility boxes, woodpiles, and have been found in exterior rodent bait stations. When disturbed, the spider will usually try to run for cover instead of biting. Bites most commonly occur when putting on seldom used clothing and shoes, cleaning out closets or storage areas, and rolling over on one while in bed. Their bite is not usually felt immediately but pain is usually felt within 6–8 hours of being bitten. An ulcer will usually form where the bite was and can result in severe scarring. There is no available antitoxin for brown recluse bite victims."
"Body length ¼”–½” The brown recluse is a light tan to dark brown in color with a violin or fiddle shaped dark brown mark starting at the front of the spider with the neck of the violin pointing towards the rear. They get the recluse name from their reclusive habits. They prefer to live in undisturbed, seldom used areas such as boxes, underneath tables and chairs, along baseboards, in closets, attics, crawlspaces, and basements. Outside they live around rocks, under bar, in utility boxes, woodpiles, and have been found in exterior rodent bait stations. When disturbed, the spider will usually try to run for cover instead of biting. Bites most commonly occur when putting on seldom used clothing and shoes, cleaning out closets or storage areas, and rolling over on one while in bed. Their bite is not usually felt immediately but pain is usually felt within 6–8 hours of being bitten. An ulcer will usually form where the bite was and can result in severe scarring. There is no available antitoxin for brown recluse bite victims."
CELLAR SPIDER
"Body length 1/16”–5/16” These very common spiders are typically found in basements, cellars, crawl spaces, and other dark, damp places. They are usually pale yellow to light brown or gray in color and have very long, thin legs. They hang upside down from their webs which are built in the corners of garages, sheds, barns, on eaves, window frames, ceilings, closets, etc. The cellar spider is harmless."
"Body length 1/16”–5/16” These very common spiders are typically found in basements, cellars, crawl spaces, and other dark, damp places. They are usually pale yellow to light brown or gray in color and have very long, thin legs. They hang upside down from their webs which are built in the corners of garages, sheds, barns, on eaves, window frames, ceilings, closets, etc. The cellar spider is harmless."
DARING JUMPING SPIDER
Jumping spiders: These furry little spiders can average in lengths of 1/8” and can be as large as ¾”. They’re colors can vary from yellow, blue, green, red, almost every color in the spectrum. They are also great hunters, with they’re short stocky legs, they have the ability to jump very quickly and at impressive lengths.
Jumping spiders: These furry little spiders can average in lengths of 1/8” and can be as large as ¾”. They’re colors can vary from yellow, blue, green, red, almost every color in the spectrum. They are also great hunters, with they’re short stocky legs, they have the ability to jump very quickly and at impressive lengths.
FUNNELWEB SPIDER
"Body Length: up to 1″ The funnel web spider is brown in color with dark longitudinal stripes running down the back. Their legs may also have banded markings. The spider’s web is often seen on mornings after a heavy dew. They build their webs in bushes, on grass, and occasionally in siding or under eaves. Their web is a horizontal sheet-like structure with a small, funnel-like tube in the center or off to the side. They primarily feed on insects and are harmless to humans."
"Body Length: up to 1″ The funnel web spider is brown in color with dark longitudinal stripes running down the back. Their legs may also have banded markings. The spider’s web is often seen on mornings after a heavy dew. They build their webs in bushes, on grass, and occasionally in siding or under eaves. Their web is a horizontal sheet-like structure with a small, funnel-like tube in the center or off to the side. They primarily feed on insects and are harmless to humans."
GARDEN SPIDER
JUMPING SPIDER
"Body Length: ⅛″ – ¾″ Jumping spiders can be black, brown, or gray in color with white, gray, yellow, red, blue, or green markings. They have a furry, compact body with relatively short legs. Despite their short legs, they have the ability to jump up to 20 times their body length. Unlike most spiders, the jumping spider is active during the day. They may be found indoors underneath furniture, in drapery, on bookshelves, around door or window molding, etc. Outdoors, they are found under loose bark, between leaves, under stones, on decks, etc."
"Body Length: ⅛″ – ¾″ Jumping spiders can be black, brown, or gray in color with white, gray, yellow, red, blue, or green markings. They have a furry, compact body with relatively short legs. Despite their short legs, they have the ability to jump up to 20 times their body length. Unlike most spiders, the jumping spider is active during the day. They may be found indoors underneath furniture, in drapery, on bookshelves, around door or window molding, etc. Outdoors, they are found under loose bark, between leaves, under stones, on decks, etc."
ORB WEAVER SPIDER
WOLF SPIDER
Wolf Spiders can range in sizes, from the size of a Quarter to the size of a tennis ball. The variation of the Wolf spider's colors, camouflage them vary well in a forest setting. The dark brown's, mixed shades of grey's and black, helps them blend in to the environment. Now! When they enter your home, they are NOT going to blend into carpet or your nice tile floor! Around Missouri Wolf spiders are going to be one of the largest spiders you will have to deal with. One interesting thing about the female Wolf Spider is when her babies hatch, she will carry them around on her back until they are strong enough and large enough to take care of themselves.
Wolf Spiders can range in sizes, from the size of a Quarter to the size of a tennis ball. The variation of the Wolf spider's colors, camouflage them vary well in a forest setting. The dark brown's, mixed shades of grey's and black, helps them blend in to the environment. Now! When they enter your home, they are NOT going to blend into carpet or your nice tile floor! Around Missouri Wolf spiders are going to be one of the largest spiders you will have to deal with. One interesting thing about the female Wolf Spider is when her babies hatch, she will carry them around on her back until they are strong enough and large enough to take care of themselves.
