Rhode Island has several varieties of spider species inhabiting different areas belonging to families like orb-weaver, jumping and nursery web. Though most of the species native to this state are non-venomous, the brown recluse and black widow, occasionally found here fall under the category of poisonous 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 >
Bold Jumping (Phidippus audax)-Bold jumping spiders are super cool members of the Salticidae spider family. They get attention for their amazing jumps and colorful looks. Instead of using webs to catch food, they like to sneak up on bugs and jump on them!… Continue Reading >