The state of Arizona has 27 spider species, three of them known for their venomous bite, being potentially dangerous to humans. They occur throughout the state in different landscapes, with the Arizona brown spider and the black widow inhabiting desert areas.
Camel and sun spiders belonging to the Arachnida class are natives of Arizona, though they do not belong to the category of spiders.
Carolina Wolf (Hogna carolinensis)-The Carolina Wolf Spider, native to America, is just one of the many wolf spider species globally. Known for being quick hunters, they prefer the chase over waiting on webs. You'll often spot these speedy spiders during midsummer nights, particularly around June.… Continue Reading >
Less Venomous Spiders
Wolf (Lycosidae)
Beach Wolf (Arctosa littoralis)-The Beach wolf spider is a fascinating creature from the wolf spider family. Guess where they love to hang out? On the beaches! And you can find them all over the United States and even some parts of Canada.… Continue Reading >
Southern House (Kukulcania hibernalis)-The Southern House Spider lives in many parts of America, from the north to the south. It's quite a big spider! Interestingly, people often confuse the male Southern House Spider with another spider called the brown recluse because they look a lot alike.… Continue Reading >
Hobo (Eratigena agrestis)-The Hobo spider is different from the Australian funnel-web, even though they both belong to the funnel-web spider group. With various scientific names like Philoica agrestis and Tegenaria rhaetica, these spiders can be found in Europe, Central Asia, and North America.… Continue Reading >