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  1. Jan 1, 2024 · The most common spiders in Florida are the brown recluse spider, widow spiders, wolf spiders, and hairy jumping spiders. Typically, these common Florida spiders are timid and lurk in dark corners and crevices. Widow and recluse spiders usually only bite when trapped against human skin or feel threatened.

    • Lesser Green Lynx Spider. The Lesser Green Lynx Spider, scientifically known as Peucetia longipalpis, stands out as one of the prevalent green spiders in Southern US states, particularly flourishing in shrub plants across Florida.
    • Green Lynx Spider. The Green Lynx Spider, scientifically known as Peucetia viridans, is a arachnid that can reach sizes of up to 2.2 cm (0.87 inches) for females and 1.2 cm (0.47 inches) for males.
    • Magnolia Green Jumping Spider. The Magnolia Green Jumping Spider, scientifically labeled Lyssomanes viridis, is a petite arachnid, with females reaching approximately 8mm and males about 6mm in size.
    • Spotted Orbweaver. The Spotted Orbweaver, scientifically named Neoscona scylloides or commonly known as the Barn spider, is a widespread species found across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, including Japan.
    • Spinybacked Orbweaver. Scientific name: Gasteracantha cancriformis. Common name: Spinybacked orbweaver. The spinybacked orbweaver is a brightly colored spider with six prominent spines on its belly, which is shell-like in nature.
    • Golden Silk Spider. Scientific name: Trichonephila clavipes. Common name: golden silk orb-weaver, golden silk spider, banana spider. The golden silk spider is one of the largest non-tarantula spiders in North America, which can grow to 4cm when fully grown.
    • Mabel Orchard Orbweaver. Scientific name: Leucauge argyrobapta. Common name: Mabel’s orchard orb weaver. The Mabel orchard orbweaver is a long-jawed orb weaver and is very common in Florida.
    • Orchard Orb Weaver. Scientific name: Leucauge argyra. Common name: Orchard orb weaver. This spider is a host to the Puerto Rican parasitoid wasp. They are colonial species with spiders maintaining territories within their colony.
  2. Sep 9, 2024 · There is an incalculable number of spider species that call Florida home. From orb weavers to nursery spiders and jumping spiders, the state has its fair share of spider species. It also shelters some of the most venomous and largest spiders in North America.

  3. Spiders found in Florida include 56 unique species from confirmed sightings by contributing members of Spider ID. It is important to remember that spiders seen in Florida are not bound by the territorial lines decided on by humans, therefore their distribution is subject to change.

  4. Jun 26, 2023 · Spiders can be Green, White, Yellow, Black, Orange, Purple or Maroon in color. Among the vast array of spider species, green spiders are easy to encounter in the environment. They are usually in shades of emerald, lime or moss and blend seamlessly with their leafy surroundings.

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  6. Here we look 10 species of spiders found in the state of Florida. We'll show you some pictures and learn some cool facts about them.