Spiders

Without spiders, there would be an increase in insect populations, which could disrupt ecosystems and lead to imbalances in food chains. This could ultimately have negative effects on agriculture and natural habitats. Spiders play a crucial role in controlling pests and maintaining ecological balance.

There is only one spider whose name begins with the letter W. That is the wolf spider that catches their prey without using a web.

Spiders do not have bones. Instead, they have an external structure called an exoskeleton made of a substance called chitin. This exoskeleton provides support and protection for the spider's body.

No, tarantulas are cold-blooded, meaning they rely on their external environment to regulate their body temperature. They cannot internally generate heat like warm-blooded animals such as mammals.

Based on your description, the spider you are most likely referring to is the white-marked jumping spider (Dendryphantes varians). This species is commonly found in Pennsylvania and is known for the distinctive white heart-shaped marking on its back. White-marked jumping spiders are harmless and are beneficial for controlling pest insects in gardens.

Water spiders are typically preyed upon by various aquatic predators such as fish, frogs, birds, and larger insects like dragonflies. These predators are known to hunt and consume water spiders as part of their diet within aquatic ecosystems.

The male spider's primary objective in life is to impregnate one or more female spiders before other males can. As it turns out, this is no easy task in most species.

The first obstacle is actually finding a female spider. Most spider species are completely solitary animals, meaning they live and feed on their own, and they are generally spread out over a wide area, making an available female relatively scarce. The male spider has the daunting task of tracking down a sexually mature, receptive female in the area before other males can get there.

yes it can. how a spider doesnt stick to its own web is it makes a bunch of non stick peices in its web and waits on those but different spiders have different webs so yes a spider can stick to another spdiers web

The spider you are describing could possibly be the gray cross spider (Larinioides sclopetarius). This spider is commonly found in wooded areas in Michigan and has a white spot on its back. It is known for its hairy body and is relatively harmless to humans.

The biggest spider is the goliath bird eating spider. It can grow up to 1 foot (30 cm) in diameter.

Funnel Web spiders are black with a dull reddish tinge to the under legs and abdomen, they have a hard ecto skeliton and two disticnt spinnerets at the rear of the abdomen. they are about 5cm long and the fangs can be seen as they rear back to stike. the red colouring becomes more prominent in the strike position.

yes, pretty much all bugs do.

Spiders are cheliceriforms, which placed them under arthropods. All athropods, which include hexapods (flying insects) crustaceans (lobsters shrimps crabs) cheliceriforms (horseshoe crabs and spiders) and myriapoda (centipedes and millipedes) have an exoskeleton.

Technically they are not bugs nor insects they are arachnids.

It may be dangerous but more than likely it is not. It is best to find a spider identification chart and compare the spider to the various types. If you are bitten by a spider and you have symptoms you should call 911 or go to the emergency room. It is better to be safe than sorry.

Most spiders are capable of biting, but some species are non-aggressive and rarely bite humans unless provoked. For example, jumping spiders and orb-weaver spiders are generally considered harmless to humans and are less likely to bite compared to other species.

The spider with a smiley face on its back is known as the "happy face spider" or "Theridion grallator." It is primarily found in the Hawaiian islands and its distinct pattern resembles a smiling face.

It's possible that you are describing a jumping spider. Jumping spiders are small and can be black and white in coloration. Some species may have bright green chelicerae (mouthparts), which can appear like "green teeth." These spiders are relatively harmless and are known for their amazing jumping ability.

Spiders that don't use webs to catch their prey are known as hunting spiders. They actively stalk and hunt down their prey instead of relying on webs to trap them. Examples of hunting spiders include wolf spiders, jumping spiders, and crab spiders.

Actually a large percent of male spiders manage to escape after copulation. Most cannabalized spider males I have seen have been the result of the cameraman flicking the web to induce just such behavior. A further point: spiders suck out the insides of their prey they don't bite things off. I believe you may be thinking of the Preying mantus and like insects.

A red and blue spider is called the Red-Headed Mouse Spider and the scientific name is Missulena Occatoria. These spiders are considered dangerous because they are known to produce high amounts of toxic venom.

Usually a spider wasp crawls to the trapdoor spider's hole and if manages to get inside, lays her eggs into the spider. The larvae hatch and slowly eat the trapdoor spider from inside out.

It sounds like you may have encountered a daring jumping spider. They are common in Michigan and are known for their distinctive white spot on their back. These spiders are relatively harmless and play a beneficial role in controlling insect populations in the area.

Spiders mainly eat insects such as flies, mosquitoes, beetles, moths, and grasshoppers. They catch their prey by using silk to spin webs or by hunting them down. Some larger spiders are known to eat small vertebrates like lizards or frogs.

I live in Golden Valley and I too found a black spider. It has the shape of a common house funnel type spider or even a grass spider. To me it looks really skinny. I just cannot get over black (charcoal) color it is all over.

Based on your description, it sounds like you might have a species of jumping spider, possibly a bold jumper (Phidippus audax). These spiders are common in North America and are known for their black coloration with distinctive markings like yellow dots and colorful chelicerae (fangs). Jumping spiders are active hunters and are not considered dangerous to humans.

Black widow spiders are carnivorous and primarily feed on insects such as flies, mosquitoes, beetles, and other spiders. They catch their prey by using their sticky webs to ensnare insects that get caught in them. Once trapped, the black widow spider will bite its prey and inject venom to immobilize and digest it before consuming it.