USA Spider Identification Chart
U S A R e g i o n a l S p i d e r C h a r t
Quickly pinpoint spiders in your region with this fun and simple guide. Then, see if
these naturalrepellant tips, from around the web, help you keep them at bay.
Spiders found in all 50 states:
American House Spider Black Widow Spider
Found outside in protected Hides in sheltered, dimly lit
places. Found inside in places like barns, garages,
garages, sheds, barns, under basements, hollow stumps,
furniture, and in closets. rodent holes, trash, brush,
and dense vegetation.
Natural Repellent: Neem
leaves, natural citrus oils, Natural Repellent: Spray
peppermint and lavender oil, grounds cloves natural plant or citrus oil products.
and chestnuts.
Crab Spider Daddy Longlegs "Spider"
A large and varied family of Not a true spider, this spider-
spiders commonly found in like creature is usually found
gardens, meadows, fields, in dark, damp places such as
forests, and shrubbery. cellars, basements, and crawl
spaces.
Natural Repellent: Neem
leaves, natural citrus oils, Natural Repellent: Neem
peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and
and chestnuts. lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts.
Funnel (Domestic House) Spider Jumping Spider
Found in funnel-shaped webs A large, varied family of
in grass, bushes, wooded spiders often found around
areas, gardens, small burrows windows, ceilings, walls,
corners of buildings, under and other areas exposed to
rocks, and in dark areas inside sunlight.
homes.
Natural Repellent: Lemon,
Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus peppermint, and rosemary oils, as well as
oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground neem leaves soaked in hot water.
cloves, and chestnuts.
Orb Weaver Spider Wolf Spider
Members of this family of Dwells in underground
spiders are commonly found burrows, and typically only
in gardens, meadows, fields, comes out at night.
forests, and shrubbery.
Natural Repellent: Lemon
Natural Repellent: Neem pledge, tobacco juice mixed
leaves, natural citrus oils, with lemon juice and
peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, chestnuts around doors and windowsills.
and chestnuts.
Northeastern Region
True Yanks, these spiders aren't fazed by the cold.
Brownish-Gray Fishing Spider
These large spiders are most
often found on the trunks of
trees and near water. They
can occasionally be found on
walls and floors of houses that
are near water. PHOTO BY
PATRICK MORAY
Natural Repellent:
Peppermint, lemon and rosemary
oils as well as neem leaves soaked
in hot water.
Forest Wolf Spider Venusta Orchard Spider
Found in every state in the Found in low shrubs or small
northeastern region, this trees. Likes to stay close to
spider hides in leaf litter on the ground.
the ground, or in vegetation.
Natural Repellent: Neem
Natural Repellent: Lemon leaves,natural citrus oils,
pledge, tobacco juice mixed PHOTO BY TOM peppermint and lavender oil,
with lemon juice and MURRAY ground cloves & chestnuts.
chestnuts around doors and windowsills.
Southern Region
These arachnids haven't heard
about southern hospitality
Brown Recluse Spider Desert Tarantula
Hides in dark, undisturbed Found in dark places such as
places like garages, cellars, closets, under dressers and
inside shoes, under beds, under refrigerators.
cardboard boxes, etc.
Natural Repellent: Any form
Natural Repellent: Eucalyptus of citrus as well as mint,
leaves, neem leaves, natural lavender and chestnuts.
citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil,
ground cloves, and chestnuts.
Forest Wolf Spider Silver Argiope Spider
This spider hides in leaf Can be found among
litter on the ground, or in shrubbery, tall plants, and
vegetation. flowers in meadows and
gardens.
Natural Repellent: Lemon
pledge, tobacco juice mixed Natural Repellent: Neem
with lemon juice, and PHOTO BY TOM leaves, natural citrus oils, PHOTO BY ESTER
chestnuts around doors and MURRAY peppermint and lavender oil, INBAR
windowsills. ground cloves & chestnuts.
Venusta Orchard Spider
Found in low shrubs or small
trees. Likes to stay close to
the ground.
Natural Repellent: Neem
leaves, natural citrus oils,
peppermint and lavender oil,
ground cloves & chestnuts.
Western Region
These wild western
spiders roam the
wide open spaces -
and perhaps your
home, too.
Desert Tarantula
Found in dark places
such as closets, under
dressers and under
refrigerators.
Natural Repellent: Any form
of citrus as well as mint,
lavender and chestnuts.
Giant House Spider Hobo Spider
Found in the corners of floors Usually found on the floor,
and ceilings, between boxes in but also found on walls and
basements, behind cupboards, ceilings or in cabinets, tubs
in attics, and any other area and showers.
that is rarely disturbed.
PHOTO BY JOJAN Natural Repellent: Neem
Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils,
leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves,
peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. Giant house spiders eat them
and chestnuts. and compete with them for food, too.
Silver Argiope Spider Turret Spider
Can be found among Found outdoors in wooded
shrubbery. tall plants, and areas such as pine trees forests
flowers in meadows and and sometimes make their
gardens. homes near banks of moving
water.
Natural Repellent: Neem
leaves, natural citrus oils, PHOTO BY ESTER Natural Repellent: Neem PHOTO BY MIKE
peppermint and lavender oil INBAR leaves, natural citrus oils, DAME
ground cloves, and chestnuts. peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves,
and chestnuts.
Midwestern Region
If they could, these
arachnids would ask for pop,
not soda, dontcha know?
Desert Tarantula Spider Brown Recluse Spider
Found in dark places such as Hides in dark, undisturbed
closets, under dressers and places like garages, cellars,
under refrigerators. inside shoes, under beds,
cardboard boxes, etc.
Natural Repellent: Any form
of citrus as well as mint, Natural Repellent: Eucalyptus
lavender and chestnuts. leaves, neem leaves, natural
citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil,
ground cloves, and chestnuts.
Venusta Orchard Spider
Found in low shrubs or small
trees. Likes to stay close to
the ground.
Natural Repellent: Neem
leaves, natural citrus oils,
peppermint and lavender oil,
ground cloves & chestnuts.
Alaska & Hawaii
Whether in Juneau or Honolulu,
these spiders are last not least.
Pirate Wolf Spider Asian Spiny-Backed Spider
Lives in marshy areas, in Found in yards and gardens,
shrubbery and on river banks. and on porches and patios;
may enter the home on a
Natural Repellent: Neem potted plant.
leaves, natural citrus oils,
peppermint and lavender oil Natural Repellent: Neem
ground cloves, and chestnuts. PHOTO BY DON leaves, natural citrus oil, PHOTO BY AKIO
LOARIE peppermint and lavender oil, TANIKAWA
ground cloves, and chestnuts. USA Regional Spider Chart Quickly pinpoint spiders in your region with this fun and simple guide. Then, see if these natural repellant tips, from around the web, help you keep them at bay. Spiders found in all 50 states: American House Spider Black Widow Spider Found outside in protected places. Found inside in garages, sheds, barns, under furniture, and in closets. Hides in sheltered, dimly lit places like barns, garages, basements, hollow stumps, rodent holes, trash, brush, and dense vegetation. Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. Natural Repellent: Spray natural plant or citrus oil products. Crab Spider Daddy Longlegs "Spider" A large and varied family of spiders commonly found in gardens, meadows, fields, forests, and shrubbery. Not a true spider, this spider- like creature is usually found in dark, damp places such as cellars, basements, and crawl spaces. Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. Funnel (Domestic House) Spider Jumping Spider Found in funnel-shaped webs in grass, bushes, wooded areas, gardens, small burrows, corners of buildings, under rocks, and in dark areas inside A large, varied family of spiders often found around windows, ceilings, walls, and other areas exposed to sunlight. homes. Natural Repellent: Lemon, peppermint, and rosemary oils, as well as Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. neem leaves soaked in hot water. Orb Weaver Spider Wolf Spider Dwells in underground burrows, and typically only comes out at night. Members of this family of spiders are commonly found in gardens, meadows, fields, forests, and shrubbery. Natural Repellent: Lemon pledge, tobacco juice mixed with lemon juice and Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. chestnuts around doors and windowsills. Northeastern Region True Yanks, these spiders aren't fazed by the cold. Brownish-Gray Fishing Spider These large spiders are most often found on the trunks of trees and near water. They can occasionally be found on walls and floors of houses that are near water. Рното ву PATRICK MORAN Natural Repellent: Peppermint, lemon and rosemary oils as well as neem leaves soaked in hot water. Forest Wolf Spider Venusta Orchard Spider Found in every state in the northeastern region, this spider hides in leaf litter on the ground, or in vegetation. Found in low shrubs or small trees. Likes to stay close the ground. Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, Natural Repellent: Lemon pledge, tobacco juice mixed with lemon juice and Рното вY Том peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves & chestnuts. MURRAY chestnuts around doors and windowsills. Southern Region These arachnids haven't heard about southern hospitality Brown Recluse Spider % Desert Tarantula Hides in dark, undisturbed places like garages, cellars, inside shoes, under beds, cardboard boxes, etc. Found in dark places such as closets, under dressers and under refrigerators. Natural Repellent: Any form of citrus as well as mint, lavender and chestnuts. Natural Repellent: Eucalyptus leaves, neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. Forest Wolf Spider || Silver Argiope Spider Can be found among This spider hides in leaf litter on the ground, or in vegetation. shrubbery, tall plants, and flowers in meadows and gardens. Natural Repellent: Lemon pledge, tobacco juice mixed with lemon juice, and Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, Рното вY Том MURRAY PHOTO BY ESTER INBAR chestnuts around doors and windowsills. peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves & chestnuts. || Venusta Orchard Spider Found in low shrubs or small trees. Likes to stay close to the ground. Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves & chestnuts. Western Region These wild western spiders roam the wide open spaces - and perhaps your home, too. Desert Tarantula Found in dark places such as closets, under dressers and under refrigerators. Natural Repellent: Any form of citrus as well as mint, lavender and chestnuts. Giant House Spider Hobo Spider Found in the corners of floors Usually found on the floor, and ceilings, between boxes in basements, behind cupboards, in attics, and any other area rarely disturbed. but also found on walls and ceilings or in cabinets, tubs, and showers. that Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. Giant house spiders eat them PHOTO BY JOJAN Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. and compete with them for food, too. || Silver Argiope Spider Turret Spider Found outdoors in wooded Can be found among shrubbery, tall plants, and flowers in meadows and areas such as pine tree forests and sometimes make their gardens. homes near banks of moving water. Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, PHOTO BY ESTER INBAR Рното ву MIKE DAME Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender ol, ground cloves, and chestnuts. peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. Midwestern Region If they could, these arachnids would ask for pop, not soda, dontcha know? % Desert Tarantula Spider Brown Recluse Spider Found in dark places such as closets, under dressers and under refrigerators. Hides in dark, undisturbed places like garages, cellars, inside shoes, under beds, cardboard boxes, etc. Natural Repellent: Any form of citrus as well as mint, lavender and chestnuts. Natural Repellent: Eucalyptus leaves, neem leaves, natural citrus olls, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. || Venusta Orchard Spider Found in low shrubs or small trees. Likes to stay close to the ground. Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves & chestnuts. Alaska & Hawaii Whether in Juneau or Honolulu, these spiders are last but not least! : Pirate Wolf Spider A Asian Spiny-Backed Spider Lives in marshy areas, in shrubbery and on river banks, Found in yards and gardens, and on porches and patios; may enter the home on a potted plant. Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, PHOTO BY DON LOARIE Рного вY Акю TANIKAWA peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. PESTEXTERMINATOR .com THIS GRAPHIC IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT REPLACE MEDICAL ADVICE REGARDING SPIDERS. INFO SOURCES: PHOTO SOURCES: http://bit.ly/Sp13 http://yhoo.it/Woshyl ASIAN SPINY-BACKED SPIDER BY AKIO TANIKAWA http://bit.ly/Spl9 http://bit.ly/UAax0k http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Thelacantha_ brevispina_female_4_-_Tanikawa.jpg http://bit.ly/12nw4Pv http://bit.ly/VPI3Ad http://bit.ly/XFSGpk http://bit.ly/UPd5Il BROWNISH-GRAY FISHING SPIDER BY DON LOARIE http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Big_wolf.JPG4/ http://bit.ly/ZKGzwq http://bit.ly/Vp8Z http://bit.ly/02nV http://bit.ly/UXC3 http://bit.ly/VPkMNq http://bit.ly/TobYFQ http://bit.ly/R3JU63 FOREST WOLF SPIDER BY TOM MURRAY http://bit.ly/RCn7Qv http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Big_wolf.JPG4/ http://bit.ly/V3reis GIANT HOUSE SPIDER BY JOJAN http://bit.ly/VPlaeT http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tegenaria_ gigantea_001.JPG| http://bit.ly/UaKGyN http://bit.ly/ZGEVDR http://bit.ly/RC10NT http://bit.ly/Yhwvur http://bit.ly/WmMral PIRATE WOLF SPIDER BY DON LOARIE http://bit.ly/UACFOP http://www.flickr.com/photos/loarie/7245478534/ http://bit.ly/U71OEQ http://bit.ly/U71Zjk SILVER ARGIOPE SPIDER BY ESTER INBAR http://bit.ly/TY1F3Q http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lobata05_ ST_07.JPG Milne, Lorus Johnson. National Audubon Society Fleld Guide to North American Insects and Spiders. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 1980. TURRET SPIDER BY MIKE DAME http://bugguide.net/node/view/188545 USA Regional Spider Chart Quickly pinpoint spiders in your region with this fun and simple guide. Then, see if these natural repellant tips, from around the web, help you keep them at bay. Spiders found in all 50 states: American House Spider Black Widow Spider Found outside in protected places. Found inside in garages, sheds, barns, under furniture, and in closets. Hides in sheltered, dimly lit places like barns, garages, basements, hollow stumps, rodent holes, trash, brush, and dense vegetation. Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. Natural Repellent: Spray natural plant or citrus oil products. Crab Spider Daddy Longlegs "Spider" A large and varied family of spiders commonly found in gardens, meadows, fields, forests, and shrubbery. Not a true spider, this spider- like creature is usually found in dark, damp places such as cellars, basements, and crawl spaces. Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. Funnel (Domestic House) Spider Jumping Spider Found in funnel-shaped webs in grass, bushes, wooded areas, gardens, small burrows, corners of buildings, under rocks, and in dark areas inside A large, varied family of spiders often found around windows, ceilings, walls, and other areas exposed to sunlight. homes. Natural Repellent: Lemon, peppermint, and rosemary oils, as well as Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. neem leaves soaked in hot water. Orb Weaver Spider Wolf Spider Dwells in underground burrows, and typically only comes out at night. Members of this family of spiders are commonly found in gardens, meadows, fields, forests, and shrubbery. Natural Repellent: Lemon pledge, tobacco juice mixed with lemon juice and Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. chestnuts around doors and windowsills. Northeastern Region True Yanks, these spiders aren't fazed by the cold. Brownish-Gray Fishing Spider These large spiders are most often found on the trunks of trees and near water. They can occasionally be found on walls and floors of houses that are near water. Рното ву PATRICK MORAN Natural Repellent: Peppermint, lemon and rosemary oils as well as neem leaves soaked in hot water. Forest Wolf Spider Venusta Orchard Spider Found in every state in the northeastern region, this spider hides in leaf litter on the ground, or in vegetation. Found in low shrubs or small trees. Likes to stay close the ground. Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, Natural Repellent: Lemon pledge, tobacco juice mixed with lemon juice and Рното вY Том peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves & chestnuts. MURRAY chestnuts around doors and windowsills. Southern Region These arachnids haven't heard about southern hospitality Brown Recluse Spider % Desert Tarantula Hides in dark, undisturbed places like garages, cellars, inside shoes, under beds, cardboard boxes, etc. Found in dark places such as closets, under dressers and under refrigerators. Natural Repellent: Any form of citrus as well as mint, lavender and chestnuts. Natural Repellent: Eucalyptus leaves, neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. Forest Wolf Spider || Silver Argiope Spider Can be found among This spider hides in leaf litter on the ground, or in vegetation. shrubbery, tall plants, and flowers in meadows and gardens. Natural Repellent: Lemon pledge, tobacco juice mixed with lemon juice, and Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, Рното вY Том MURRAY PHOTO BY ESTER INBAR chestnuts around doors and windowsills. peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves & chestnuts. || Venusta Orchard Spider Found in low shrubs or small trees. Likes to stay close to the ground. Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves & chestnuts. Western Region These wild western spiders roam the wide open spaces - and perhaps your home, too. Desert Tarantula Found in dark places such as closets, under dressers and under refrigerators. Natural Repellent: Any form of citrus as well as mint, lavender and chestnuts. Giant House Spider Hobo Spider Found in the corners of floors Usually found on the floor, and ceilings, between boxes in basements, behind cupboards, in attics, and any other area rarely disturbed. but also found on walls and ceilings or in cabinets, tubs, and showers. that Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. Giant house spiders eat them PHOTO BY JOJAN Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. and compete with them for food, too. || Silver Argiope Spider Turret Spider Found outdoors in wooded Can be found among shrubbery, tall plants, and flowers in meadows and areas such as pine tree forests and sometimes make their gardens. homes near banks of moving water. Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, PHOTO BY ESTER INBAR Рното ву MIKE DAME Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender ol, ground cloves, and chestnuts. peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. Midwestern Region If they could, these arachnids would ask for pop, not soda, dontcha know? % Desert Tarantula Spider Brown Recluse Spider Found in dark places such as closets, under dressers and under refrigerators. Hides in dark, undisturbed places like garages, cellars, inside shoes, under beds, cardboard boxes, etc. Natural Repellent: Any form of citrus as well as mint, lavender and chestnuts. Natural Repellent: Eucalyptus leaves, neem leaves, natural citrus olls, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. || Venusta Orchard Spider Found in low shrubs or small trees. Likes to stay close to the ground. Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves & chestnuts. Alaska & Hawaii Whether in Juneau or Honolulu, these spiders are last but not least! : Pirate Wolf Spider A Asian Spiny-Backed Spider Lives in marshy areas, in shrubbery and on river banks, Found in yards and gardens, and on porches and patios; may enter the home on a potted plant. Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. Natural Repellent: Neem leaves, natural citrus oils, PHOTO BY DON LOARIE Рного вY Акю TANIKAWA peppermint and lavender oil, ground cloves, and chestnuts. PESTEXTERMINATOR .com THIS GRAPHIC IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT REPLACE MEDICAL ADVICE REGARDING SPIDERS. INFO SOURCES: PHOTO SOURCES: http://bit.ly/Sp13 http://yhoo.it/Woshyl ASIAN SPINY-BACKED SPIDER BY AKIO TANIKAWA http://bit.ly/Spl9 http://bit.ly/UAax0k http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Thelacantha_ brevispina_female_4_-_Tanikawa.jpg http://bit.ly/12nw4Pv http://bit.ly/VPI3Ad http://bit.ly/XFSGpk http://bit.ly/UPd5Il BROWNISH-GRAY FISHING SPIDER BY DON LOARIE http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Big_wolf.JPG4/ http://bit.ly/ZKGzwq http://bit.ly/Vp8Z http://bit.ly/02nV http://bit.ly/UXC3 http://bit.ly/VPkMNq http://bit.ly/TobYFQ http://bit.ly/R3JU63 FOREST WOLF SPIDER BY TOM MURRAY http://bit.ly/RCn7Qv http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Big_wolf.JPG4/ http://bit.ly/V3reis GIANT HOUSE SPIDER BY JOJAN http://bit.ly/VPlaeT http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tegenaria_ gigantea_001.JPG| http://bit.ly/UaKGyN http://bit.ly/ZGEVDR http://bit.ly/RC10NT http://bit.ly/Yhwvur http://bit.ly/WmMral PIRATE WOLF SPIDER BY DON LOARIE http://bit.ly/UACFOP http://www.flickr.com/photos/loarie/7245478534/ http://bit.ly/U71OEQ http://bit.ly/U71Zjk SILVER ARGIOPE SPIDER BY ESTER INBAR http://bit.ly/TY1F3Q http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lobata05_ ST_07.JPG Milne, Lorus Johnson. National Audubon Society Fleld Guide to North American Insects and Spiders. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 1980. TURRET SPIDER BY MIKE DAME http://bugguide.net/node/view/188545
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