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Spiders
Arachnida (Arachnids), with approzimately 39,500 identified species, are commonly known as spiders. All spiders are both carnivorous and venomous, but only a very small percentage are potentially dangerous to humans. Ask and answer questions here about these eight legged fascinating wonders.
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What type of spider has a red body and black upper body and legs?
Without knowing the size or body type of a spider, it's almost impossible to identify one. A black spider with pink stripes on its back could be a type of orb weaver, a tarantula, or a wolf spider.
The spider described is likely a bold jumping spider (Phidippus audax). They are black with a distinctive white stripe, typically around the size of a quarter, and can display aggressive behavior if provoked. While they have the ability to bite, their venom is not considered dangerous to humans.
What is the most poisionous spider?
The Sydney Funnel web spider is the most dangerous. the Goliath spider is not dangerous
The "Black Widow". It is an all black spider with a red hourglass shape on its underside. One bite and you will die within and hour. It injects so much venom in one bite that it can kill 6-7 adults.
Why do spiders eat their husbands?
Because she's hungry. Most spiders are cannibals and will eat each other if the opportunity arises. However, the only Black Widow species where the female has been observed to eat its mate is Latrodectus mactans, the "southern black widow". And even in this species, it does not always occur.
What types of Spiders are in Virginia?
The Black Widow and Brown Recluse are the only dangerous spiders in Virginia.
Spiders are annoying especially when you sleep in a basement! I can not say that I have seen a Black Widow in Virginia though.
- Golden garden spiders have a rather flat head and a thorax region covered with whitish hair. They are black with yellow markings.
- Large orb weavers are found about houses in the fall. Their legs are usually shorter and their bodies not as big as the golden garden spider.
- Wolf spiders are usually large, hairy spiders that are not associated with webs. They look much worse than they are.
- Jumping spiders do just that-jump! They are small, usually black with red or white markings, and are often found in windows. They rarely bite.
- House spiders have "dirty" white and gray markings on their abdomen. They build complicated webs in corners, under tables, chairs, etc.
- Sheet web spiders have a pair of dark bands across their yellowish head-thorax and abdomen region. They are common on shrubs and weeds around the house.
When do Red-Back spiders mate?
Red-back spiders mate during warmer months of the year, typically in spring and summer. Mating usually occurs between April and August in their native Australia. After mating, the female lays eggs in a cocoon.
The female spiders make neat webs and male spiders make messy webs why is that?
Female spiders typically make neat webs to attract prey and also for shelter. The male spiders, on the other hand, focus more on finding a mate rather than catching prey, so their webs are often simpler and less maintained. This difference in web-building behavior helps each gender fulfill their respective roles in reproduction and survival.
Daddy long legs a true spider?
It depends on exactly what species you are identifying as "daddy long legs".
The name daddy long legs can refer to several species or differing classifications. These are:
- Harvestman - This species is not a true spider although it is classed as Arachnida, as it has eight legs. It is commonly called either "daddy long legs" or "grand daddy long legs" in the USA and is found worldwide, with over 6,400 species. There is a myth about these creatures being the most venomous of spiders, but its jaws are too small to bite, however this is a complete fallacy, as none of these species have venom glands or fangs. They are completely harmless and are not poisonous.
- Crane fly - These are typically known as daddy long legs in the UK. They are a long legged flying insect that can be found all over the world. There are over 14,000 identified species.
- Cellar Spider - This is the only true spiderknown by the name "daddy long legs". In fact all members of the family Pholcidae are group with this name. They are found commonly all over the world and again are easily recognised by their long legs. Again the myth says they are the most venomous spider in the world, but this is again untrue for the same reason as above.
What is the Brown Recluse spiders natural enemy?
Cobweb spiders, and the Cellar spiders are the natural predators of the brown recluse spider, and there harmless. If you don't mind harmless spiders in your house and you have brown recluse spiders I would go find some of these and bring them in. If you cant stand spiders of any kind, call an exterminator. They have a powder that's made from crushed sea shells that will kill your infestation. All other insecticides are harmless to the brown recluse.
Is the black widow spider the strongest spider?
No. Though spiders are all strong for their size, the black widow is small compared to most members of, say, the tarantula family. A tarantula could overpower the black widow easily. There are many other spiders out there a good deal larger than the black widow, and they could best it in "combat" should the occasion arrise. -------------------- The strongest spider is the Goliath Birdeating Tarantula. It can over-power a fully grown parrot.
Why is the worlds largest spider called the goliath spider?
in the bible goliath is a 9 ft. man that david killed with a single stone. gaint spider gaint man. they can share a name. the spider was named after him. ----------------------- The full name of the spider is The Goliath Birdeating Tarantula.
Yes, the majority of spiders are harmless to humans and prefer to avoid interaction. They typically only bite if provoked or threatened, and most spider bites are not dangerous. However, it is important to be cautious around spiders you are not familiar with, as some species can be venomous.
What kind of spider has a black body with a yellow line and two yellow dots under that on its back?
I'm honestly not sure. But in order to check go to these Spider- ID sites-- and even if you do not find what you are looking for you will be able to ID any other in the future--
http://venomous-spiders.nanders.dk/spiderpictures.htm
http://bugguide.net/node/view/1954
http://www.arachnology.be/pages/Pictures.html
http://www.spideridentification.org/ Old answer: a banana spider !
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What is a black spider with white striped legs and a white spot on its back about 12 inch diameter?
It sounds like you are describing a black widow spider. Black widows are easily recognizable by their shiny black bodies with red hourglass markings on the abdomen. They are known for their venomous bite, so it's best to avoid contact with them.
What is the funnel web spiders diet?
There are two very different kinds of spiders that are commonly known as "funnel-web spiders." Some members the Hexathelidae can be very dangerous, and only one member of the Agelenidae might give medically significant bites to humans.
(1) Sydney Funnel-web spiders are known as highly aggressive and the second most deadly spiders in the world. They belong to the same Order as the tarantulas, and to the Family called the Hexathelidae. Within this Family, the genus Atrax and the somewhat less problematical genus Hadronyche. The Sydney Funnel-web spiders are members of Atrax. The Sydney funnel-web spiders occur only in that general part of Australia. The only Hexathelidae found in Europe are limited to Spain and Portugal.
(2) In all parts of the world (with the exclusion of those with very harsh climatic conditions such as the arctic) there are members of the Family Agelenidae. Out of all of these very ubiquitous spiders there is only one species that is alleged to give bites that can be medically significant. That is the Hobo Spider (Tegenaria agrestis). There are unconfirmed reports that its bites can produce necrotic lesions. Its name, "agrestis" is a public relations disaster because it has been misunderstood to mean "aggressive" although it actually means "of the fields."
The funnel-web spiders of the U.S., England, and other temperate regions are web-dwelling spiders that catch prey that happens to land on the broad expanses of their webs. The spiders lurk at the small end of the "funnel," and are rarely even seen because they stay concealed by preference and flee at the first sign of trouble. They are highly valuable members of the eco-system because they eat flies and other troublesome insects.
Fuzzy black spider with white rings on legs?
The spider you are describing sounds like a bold jumper spider (Phidippus audax). These spiders are commonly found in North America and are known for their striking black bodies with white rings on their legs. Bold jumpers are active predators and use their excellent vision to stalk and pounce on prey.
Spiders do not give birth. They lay eggs. Typically they lay their eggs in a silken sac of some kind that is sealed until the spiders start to hatch. The silken sac is carried around by some spiders such as the wolf spiders, or may be hung in or near to the spider's web. Different spiders have different places to keep their egg sacs safe.
"Jaws" was primarily filmed on location in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, as well as in various other locations along the coast of New England. The production also used a replica shark in water tanks in California for some scenes.
Does a spider have a head thorax and a abdomen?
Yes, a spider has a distinct head, thorax, and abdomen. The head contains the eyes, fangs, and mouthparts, the thorax is where the legs and most of the internal organs are located, and the abdomen houses the spider's digestive and reproductive organs.
What states have the least amount of poisonous spiders?
Alaska, Hawaii, and North Dakota are among the states with the least amount of poisonous spiders. These states have colder climates that are less conducive to the survival and proliferation of venomous spider species compared to warmer regions.
What is a spider's classification?
For example, a WESTERN BLACK WIDOW would be=Kingdom:Animalia, Phylum: Arthropoda, Class: Arachnida, Order:Araneae, Family: Theridiidae, Genus: Latrodectus, Species: Hesperus
There are about 111 different Families of spiders, 3,700 Genuses and about 40,000 discovered species. Above is the classification of a Western Black Widow species. Different species of spiders would have a different Family, Genus, and Species than what you see above.
Read more: [[Q/What is the 7 level of classification for a spider#ixzz16YsAskc3|What_is_the_7_level_of_classification_for_a_spider]]
Are there any harmful spiders in Perth Australia?
The Red-backed Spider is found in Perth and has a potentially fatal bite.
The White-tailed Spider also is found there. While it will not fatally poison you, its bite can cause nasty ulceration and infection. The Black Widow spider is also found in Perth .
Do spiders have an exoskeleton?
Yes, spiders have an exoskeleton, which is a hard, external covering that provides support and protection for their bodies. This exoskeleton is made of a tough protein called chitin and must be shed periodically as the spider grows.
Well... everybody needs air to breathe( no matter what type it is- oxygen or nitrogen or carbondioxide). Spiders need to breathe like you and I, but many scientists find it difficult to find out how spiders breathe! The simple answer is- they use their legs to breathe! That is a very WEIRD way to breathe( well the way we find it), but to spiders, that is a very UNIQUE way of breathing.
FactThe above answer is very true. The spider does breath through it's legs, and they also smell through small scent detecting hairs on their legs.
A few have rudimentary (book) lungs, but most don't "breath" - they do their gas exchange via pores and allow diffusion (partial) pressure to move gases in and out of cells.
Spiders use a type of lung called the canter. Unlike lungs a spider only has on canter instead of two lungs.
