Hobbies And Interests
Jumping Spider
Jumping spiders do not construct webs, although they do sometimes hang from webbing lines. They catch prey by stalking and pouncing, hence their name. Jumping spiders are stocky, compact, brightly colored and hairy, often moving in quick short starts and stops. These spiders rarely bite people unless cornered, and they are not poisonous.
Common House Spider
House spiders are a common species found in houses and other structures. They build webs to snare their prey, frequently moving and reconstructing new webs to find better locations to trap food. Cobwebs in attics and old buildings are usually remnants of house spider webs. These spiders are small, brown and do not have hair. They generally do not bite humans, and they are not poisonous if they do.
Wolf Spider
Large, hairy, black and brown wolf spiders rely on speed and agility to capture their prey. They are solitary nocturnal hunters. Different types of wolf spiders have different hunting strategies. Some ambush they prey, while others will actively stalk their prey. This species commonly wanders into houses, but generally will not bite unless cornered or handled.
Fisher Spider
The fishing spider, or water spider, is relatively large, hairy and brownish gray. They are amphibious and generally live near streams, lakes and other moist areas. They have the ability to skate on the surface of water and can dive to catch prey, which can include small fish and tadpoles. Most of their food, however, consists of insects near bodies of water.