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 is non-venomous, the brown recluse and black widow, occasionally found here fall under the category of poisonous spiders.
Common spiders: Banded Garden (Argiope trifasciata), Cross Orb-Weaver (Araneus diadematus)
Largest spider: Carolina Wolf (Hogna carolinensis)
