Spiders

Most of us have a fear and a fascination with spiders. For those growing plants in the Pacific Northwest, spiders are important players in pest management. Learning to live with them and encourage them can be extremely useful.

Spiders by family

Araneidae - garden spiders

European garden spider or cross spider, Araneus diadematus

Photos: Rosetta

Spiney orb weaver, Gasteracantha elipsoides

Photo: Rosetta

Salticidae - Jumping spiders

Photos: Rosetta

Spiders of Northwest Europe: Jumping spiders

Thomisidae - crab spiders


Photos: Rosetta

Dysderidae
Woodlouse spider, Dysdera crocota

Photos: Rosetta

Great websites:

Garden Safari: Garden spiders

Nick's Spiders of Britain and Europe

Nick's Spiders of North America

Spiders of Northwest Europe

Page last modified 10/26/07