Araneidae
Guides
Acacesia
Acacesia is a genus of orb-weaver spiders (family Araneidae) containing six species with predominantly neotropical distribution. The genus was established by Eugène Simon in 1895. Most species are known only from museum specimens, with A. hamata being the only species documented in the United States and the only one with substantial natural history information available. Close relatives include the genera Ocrepeira and Cyclosa.
Acanthepeira cherokee
Cherokee Orbweaver
Acanthepeira cherokee is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae, described by Herbert W. Levi in 1976. It belongs to a genus characterized by distinctive abdominal tubercles or spines that provide camouflage. The species is found in the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in published literature.
Acanthepeira marion
Acanthepeira marion is an orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae, first described by Levi in 1976. The species is distributed across the United States and Mexico. As a member of the genus Acanthepeira, it shares the distinctive spiny abdominal tubercles characteristic of this group of orbweavers.
Acrotaphus fuscipennis
Acrotaphus fuscipennis is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Cresson in 1865. The genus Acrotaphus comprises parasitoid wasps that attack spiders. A. fuscipennis is one of approximately 8 species in the genus recorded from North America. Like other members of Acrotaphus, this species is presumed to be an ectoparasitoid of orb-weaving spiders (Araneidae), though specific host records for A. fuscipennis itself appear to be lacking in published literature.
Aculepeira
Aculepeira is a genus of orb-weaver spiders in the family Araneidae, containing 26 species and two subspecies as of January 2026. The genus was established by Chamberlin and Ivie in 1942. North American species are primarily associated with high elevation and high latitude habitats, ranging from Alaska and the Yukon Territory to northern Mexico. Members of this genus construct typical orb webs and have been documented consuming pollen in addition to insect prey.
Aculepeira packardi
Northern Orbweaver
Aculepeira packardi is an orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae, commonly known as the Northern Orbweaver. The species has a broad transcontinental distribution spanning North America and Eurasia. It constructs characteristic spiral wheel-shaped webs to capture prey. The species was first described by Thorell in 1875 under the basionym Epeira packardii.
Araneus bicentenarius
Giant Lichen Orbweaver
Araneus bicentenarius, commonly known as the giant lichen orbweaver, is a large orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae. It occurs in eastern North America, where it constructs notably large webs. Unlike most Araneus species, adults typically position themselves at the edge of the web rather than hanging upside down in the center.
Araneus bivittatus
Araneus bivittatus is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae. It is known from the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in the available literature. The species name 'bivittatus' refers to two stripes or bands, suggesting distinctive abdominal markings.
Araneus bonsallae
Araneus bonsallae is an orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae. The species was described by McCook in 1894. It is known from north-central Texas in the United States. As a member of the genus Araneus, it constructs orb-shaped webs to capture prey, though specific details of its biology remain poorly documented.
Araneus calusa
Araneus calusa is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae, described by Herbert W. Levi in 1973. The species is known from the United States, though specific details about its biology, appearance, and ecology remain poorly documented in the available literature. As with other members of the genus Araneus, it likely constructs circular orb webs to capture flying insect prey.
Araneus cingulatus
Red-spotted Orbweaver
Araneus cingulatus is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae, commonly known as the Red-spotted Orbweaver. It occurs in the United States and British Columbia, Canada. As an orb-weaver, it constructs spiral wheel-shaped webs to capture prey. The species belongs to the large and diverse genus Araneus, which contains many common North American orb-weaving spiders.
Araneus corticarius
Humped bog orbweaver
Araneus corticarius is a small orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae, commonly known as the humped bog orbweaver. The species is distributed across the United States and Canada, with records from Alberta and British Columbia. As a member of the diverse genus Araneus, it constructs spiral orb webs typical of the family, though specific details of its biology remain poorly documented.
Araneus detrimentosus
Araneus detrimentosus is an orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae, found from the United States through Central America to Colombia. It constructs spiral wheel-shaped webs typical of the family. The species was first described by O. Pickard-Cambridge in 1889.
Araneus gadus
Araneus gadus is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae, first described by Herbert Walter Levi in 1973. It is known from the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in published literature. As a member of the genus Araneus, it constructs spiral wheel-shaped webs typical of this diverse group of spiders.
Araneus groenlandicola
Greenland Orbweaver
Araneus groenlandicola is a species of orb-weaver spider in the family Araneidae. It is known from a limited geographic range spanning the northernmost regions of North America, including Greenland, Canada, and the northern United States. The species was described by Embrik Strand in 1906. As with other members of the genus Araneus, it constructs spiral wheel-shaped webs for prey capture.
Araneus guttulatus
Red-backed Orbweaver
Araneus guttulatus is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae, found in eastern North America. The species is characterized by distinctive coloration including green legs and cephalothorax with a reddish-brown abdomen bearing white markings. Like other members of the genus Araneus, it constructs circular orb webs to capture prey. The species was described by Walckenaer in 1841 and is one of numerous orb weaver species documented in the region.
Araneus illaudatus
Texas Orbweaver, Texas orb-weaver
Araneus illaudatus is a large orb-weaving spider endemic to the southwestern United States. Females are among the largest North American Araneus, reaching 25 mm in body length with a distinctive dirty white coloration and two triangular dark patches on the anterior abdomen. Males are substantially smaller at 9 mm. The species constructs typical orb webs and exhibits pronounced sexual dimorphism in size.
Araneus iviei
Araneus iviei is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae. It was described by Archer in 1951. The species is known from the United States and Canada, with records from Alberta and British Columbia in Canada. As a member of the genus Araneus, it constructs spiral wheel-shaped webs typical of orb-weaver spiders.
Araneus juniperi
Juniper Orbweaver
Araneus juniperi is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae, commonly known as the Juniper Orbweaver. It is native to North America and has been documented in the United States and Canada. As a member of the genus Araneus, it constructs spiral orb webs to capture prey. Specific details about its ecology and behavior remain limited in published sources.
Araneus mammatus
Araneus mammatus is a species of orb-weaver spider in the family Araneidae, described by Archer in 1951. It is known from the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in the available literature. As a member of the large genus Araneus, it constructs spiral wheel-shaped webs typical of the family.
Araneus miniatus
Black-spotted Orbweaver
Araneus miniatus is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae, commonly known as the Black-spotted Orbweaver. It is found in the United States and is one of many species in the large genus Araneus, which includes numerous North American orb weavers with diverse abdominal patterns. Like other members of its genus, it constructs circular webs to capture prey.
Araneus nordmanni
Nordmann's Orbweaver Spider
Araneus nordmanni is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae. It is widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, occurring in North America, Europe, the Caucasus, Russia, Kazakhstan, Korea, and Japan. As an orb weaver, it constructs spiral wheel-shaped webs to capture prey. The species is one of many in the large genus Araneus, which contains numerous common and widespread orb-weaving spiders.
Araneus partitus
Araneus partitus is a species of orb-weaver spider in the family Araneidae. It is known to occur in the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented. The species was described by Walckenaer in 1841. Like other members of the genus Araneus, it constructs spiral orb webs for prey capture.
Araneus pratensis
Openfield Orbweaver
Araneus pratensis, commonly known as the Openfield Orbweaver, is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae. It occurs across much of the United States and southern Canada. As a member of the large genus Araneus, it constructs the characteristic circular webs typical of this group. The specific epithet 'pratensis' refers to meadow or grassland habitats, suggesting an association with open field environments.
Araneus trifolium
Shamrock Orbweaver, Shamrock Spider
Araneus trifolium, commonly known as the shamrock orbweaver, is a North American spider in the family Araneidae. The species exhibits notable color polymorphism in abdominal patterning, ranging from beige and brown to yellow, orange, and occasionally greenish tones. It constructs large orb webs to capture flying insect prey and is distinguished from similar species by the presence of white dots on the dorsal abdomen.
Araneus tuscarora
Araneus tuscarora is a small orb-weaver spider in the family Araneidae, described by Herbert W. Levi in 1973. Like other members of the genus, it constructs circular orb webs to capture flying insects. The species is part of a diverse North American radiation of Araneus, many of which exhibit variable abdominal coloration and patterning.
Araneus yukon
Yukon Orbweaver
Araneus yukon is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae. It was described by Herbert W. Levi in 1971. The species is known from boreal and subarctic regions of Russia and Canada, reflecting its tolerance for cold climates. Like other members of the genus Araneus, it constructs spiral orb webs to capture flying insect prey. The specific epithet 'yukon' refers to the Yukon region of northwestern Canada, indicating the type locality or a significant portion of its known range.
Araniella
Cucumber Spiders, Sixspotted Orbweaver
Araniella is a genus of small orb-weaver spiders in the family Araneidae, first described in 1942. The genus includes approximately 20 recognized species distributed across the Palearctic and Nearctic regions, with notable species including A. cucurbitina (cucumber green spider) and A. displicata (sixspotted orbweaver). Members are characterized by green coloration due to biliverdin pigments, small body size (4–8 mm), and distinctive abdominal spotting patterns. Several species have been described recently, including A. villanii (2020) named after mathematician Cédric Villani.
Araniella displicata
sixspotted orbweaver, six-spotted orbweaver
Araniella displicata, commonly known as the sixspotted orbweaver, is a small orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae. It is one of the most widely distributed arachnids in North America, with additional populations across Europe and Asia. Adults are notably small—females reach only 4–8 mm in body length, males 4–6 mm—and are frequently mistaken for juvenile orb weavers due to their diminutive size. The species constructs compact orb webs, often spanning single leaves, and displays considerable color variation including yellow, white, and rust red.
Argiope blanda
Argiope blanda is an orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae. The species occurs from the United States south to Costa Rica. Like other members of the genus Argiope, it constructs spiral orb webs, though specific details of its web architecture and biology remain poorly documented compared to better-studied congeners such as A. aurantia and A. trifasciata.
Caliadurgus
Caliadurgus is a genus of medium-sized spider wasps in the family Pompilidae, subfamily Pepsinae. The genus was established by Pate in 1946 as a replacement for the preoccupied name Calicurgus. These wasps are known for hunting orb-weaving spiders (Araneidae) and long-jawed orb weavers (Tetragnathidae) to provision nests for their larvae. The genus has a Holarctic and Neotropical distribution, with species recorded across North America, Europe, and South America.
Cercidia prominens
Carmine Orbweaver
Cercidia prominens is a small orb-weaver spider (family Araneidae) known for its distinctive brick-red to orange coloration. Females measure 3.8–5.4 mm in body length, with males slightly smaller at 3.6–4.1 mm. The species was first described by Niklas Westring in 1851 and underwent several taxonomic revisions before receiving its current name from Tamerlan Thorell in 1869. It occupies a broad geographic range across the Northern Hemisphere.
Cyclosa
Trashline Orbweavers
Cyclosa is a genus of orb-weaver spiders commonly known as trashline orbweavers, first described by Anton Menge in 1866. These spiders are distinguished by their unique web decorations consisting of linear arrangements of prey remains, debris, and sometimes egg sacs arranged vertically through the web center. The name derives from Greek 'to move in a circle,' referencing their spiral web construction. Most species face downward in their webs, though some face upward. The genus contains approximately 178 species distributed worldwide.
Cyclosa caroli
Cyclosa caroli is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae. It is found in the United States and ranges from the Caribbean Sea to Bolivia. As a member of the genus Cyclosa, it is a trashline orb weaver that incorporates debris into its web architecture. The species was described by Hentz in 1850.
Cyclosa conica
Conical Trashline Orbweaver
Cyclosa conica is a small orb-weaving spider known for constructing distinctive vertical webs decorated with debris. Females measure 5.3–7.5 mm in body length, while males are smaller at 3.6–4 mm. The species is recognized by its unique behavior of stringing dead insect bodies and other debris vertically through the center of its web, forming a 'trashline' or stabilimentum. The spider positions itself at the hub of this debris, relying on its cryptic coloration to blend in and avoid detection by predators. When disturbed, it feigns death as a secondary defense.
Cyclosa turbinata
Humped Trashline Orbweaver, Trashline Orbweaver
Cyclosa turbinata is a small orb-weaving spider (Araneidae) known for its distinctive 'trashline' web decoration, where the spider arranges debris, prey carcasses, and egg sacs in a vertical line through the web hub to camouflage itself from visual predators. Females possess two anterior dorsal humps on the abdomen, distinguishing them from the similar C. conica. The species exhibits an exceptionally short-period circadian clock of approximately 19 hours, regulating its locomotor and web-building activities. Native to North and Central America, it has been introduced to Hawaii and other regions, with spiderlings dispersing via wind-borne silk (ballooning).
Edricus
Edricus is a genus of orb-weaving spiders in the family Araneidae, first described by O. Pickard-Cambridge in 1890. As of 2017, the genus contains two described species. Members of this genus are part of the diverse Araneidae family, which includes many familiar orb-web builders. The genus has been documented through 234 iNaturalist observations, indicating some level of detectability in the field, though specific biological details remain limited in available sources.
Eustala
humpbacked orb-weavers
Eustala is a genus of orb-weaver spiders in the family Araneidae, first described by Eugène Simon in 1895. As of November 2024, the genus contains 87 species distributed primarily across the Americas, from the United States through Central America to South America, with highest diversity in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina. Several species have been documented exhibiting specialized ecological relationships, including myrmecophily (living among ants) in Central American species that inhabit ant-defended acacia plants. The genus includes the well-known humpbacked orb-weaver, Eustala anastera, found across North and Central America.
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californiensis
Eustala californiensis is a species of orb-weaver spider in the family Araneidae. It is known from the United States and Mexico. Like other members of the genus Eustala, it constructs spiral wheel-shaped webs for prey capture. The species was described by Eugen von Keyserling in 1885.
Eustala cepina
Riparian Duncecap Orbweaver
Eustala cepina is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae, commonly known as the Riparian Duncecap Orbweaver. It is found in North America and is part of a genus that includes species with diverse ecological associations, including some that inhabit ant-defended acacia plants in tropical regions.
Eustala rosae
Eustala rosae is a species of orb-weaver spider in the family Araneidae, first described by Chamberlin and Ivie in 1935. It is known from the United States and Mexico. As a member of the genus Eustala, it constructs spiral wheel-shaped webs typical of the family. Information regarding its specific biology, habitat preferences, and ecological relationships remains limited in published literature.
Gea
Gea is a genus of orb-weaving spiders in the family Araneidae, established by C. L. Koch in 1843. These spiders are known for constructing spiral wheel-shaped webs typical of the family. The genus is distributed in North America, with records from the United States including Vermont. Gea species exhibit the characteristic features of araneid spiders, including eight eyes, spinnerets for silk production, and specialized leg adaptations for web-building and prey capture.
Gea heptagon
Heptagonal Orbweaver
Gea heptagon is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae. It is native to the Pacific Islands and Australia, and has been introduced to the United States and Argentina. The species belongs to a genus believed to be related to the larger Argiope, though it lacks the prominent stabilimentum (zigzag silk decoration) characteristic of that genus. Observations suggest it builds vertical orb webs with dense viscid spirals in low vegetation.
Hypsosinga funebris
Meadow Dark-eyed Orbweaver
Hypsosinga funebris is a small orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae, commonly known as the Meadow Dark-eyed Orbweaver. It is found in the United States and Canada, typically inhabiting meadow and grassland habitats. The species builds small, flat orb webs and is most active during the warmer months.
Hypsosinga rubens
Rubens Orbweaver
Hypsosinga rubens is a small orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae, commonly known as the Rubens Orbweaver. It is characterized by its bright red coloration and diminutive size, typically measuring only about 8 mm in length. The species is distributed across the United States and Canada, where it constructs orb webs in vegetation. Despite its small size, its vivid coloration makes it one of the more visually striking members of the genus.
Kaira
Kaira is a genus of orb-weaving spiders in the family Araneidae, established by O. Pickard-Cambridge in 1889. Members of this genus are known for their distinctive morphology and are part of the diverse tropical and subtropical araneid fauna. The genus is relatively small and understudied compared to larger araneid genera.
Kaira alba
pale frilled orbweaver, frilled orbweaver
Kaira alba is an orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae, commonly known as the pale frilled orbweaver. The species is distributed across the southern United States and Mexico. Like other members of the genus Kaira, it constructs orb-shaped webs for prey capture.
Kaira altiventer
Kaira altiventer is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae. It was described by O. Pickard-Cambridge in 1889. The species has a broad geographic distribution spanning from the United States southward through Central America to Brazil.
Kaira hiteae
Kaira hiteae is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae, described by Levi in 1977. The genus Kaira is notable for containing relatively small, specialized orb-weavers. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only three records on iNaturalist.
Larinia borealis
Larinia borealis is an orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia) and the United States. As an orb-weaver, it constructs characteristic circular webs to capture prey. The species was first described by Nathan Banks in 1894.