Category: Araneae


Texas Brown Tarantula

Posted by:admin Posted On:22 Apr 2026

Aphonopelma hentzi Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description General Appearance Aphonopelma hentzi is a large, heavily built, ground-dwelling tarantula with a stocky body and eight long, powerful, claw-tipped legs densely covered in dark bristling setae. The overall impression is of


Neoscona crucifera

Posted by:admin Posted On:23 Feb 2026

Spotted Orb-weaver Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Overall Form A robust, medium-to-large orb-weaver with a rounded abdomen and proportionally strong legs. Females are significantly larger and more conspicuous than males. Coloration & Markings Highly variable, but typically: The underside


Argiope aurantia yellow garden spider or McKinley spider

Posted by:admin Posted On:18 May 2024

Yellow Garden or McKinley spider Taxonomy: Common Names: Description: Known Range: Care Requirements: Additional Notes:

Tenodera sinensis Chinese mantis versus Rabidosa punctulata Dotted Wolf Spider

Mantis Versus Spider

Posted by:admin Posted On:31 Mar 2024

Tenodera sinensis – Chinese Mantis Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Known Range: Diet: Breeding and Lifecycle: Note: The Chinese Mantis is one of the most well-known and widely distributed species of praying mantis, valued for its role as a