Hobbies And Interests
Funnel-Web Spider
These spiders are named after their distinctively-shaped webs. They typically hide within their funnel-shaped webs where they may quickly dart out and catch prey, dragging them in after caught. The funnel-web spider is often found in grass and low shrubs. It is typically brown, ivory and black in color and ranges from 0.59 to 0.79 inches when adult. Eggs are laid in the winter and hatch in spring. Its scientific name is Agelenosis spp.
Grass Spider
As the name suggests, these spiders are often found in the grass and are closely related to the funnel-web spider. Using a similar-shaped web, insects instead become trapped in the funnel itself which in turn triggers a stimulus for the spider. Prey is often eaten after caught. Colors range from yellow, gray, brown to ivory and sizes range from 0.59 to 0.79 inches. Eggs are often laid against the sides of trees. Its scientific name is Agelenopsis spp.
Johnson Jumping Spider
Also known as the red jumping spider or Phidippys johnsoni, this is a relatively small spider that ranges from 0.28 to 0.51 inches in size. They may be identified as black, red and white in color. Males have a completely red abdomen, whereas females will have a red abdomen with a black line. They will jump large distances in order to catch prey. Although not fatal, the spider is known to bite humans. They use a funnel-shaped web to lay eggs which are typically found under rocks.
Labyrinthe Orb Weaver Spider
These spiders are easily identifiable by their distinctive webs. Two webs are created, one which is star-shaped and the other orb-shaped. Typical colors are brown, black, tan, grey and orange. They go by the scientific name "Metepeira labyrinthia." They are found in forests from spring to late fall. They are distinguished from other orb-weaving spiders by longer terminal leg segments.