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Spiders in Massachusetts

Spiders found in Massachusetts include 36 unique species from confirmed sightings by contributing members of Spider ID. It is important to remember that spiders seen in Massachusetts are not bound by the territorial lines decided on by humans, therefore their distribution is subject to change. Occasionally, spiders can be found well outside of their known range due to being intentionally or accidentally transported by humans in cars, luggage, and other belongings.

36 Species Found in Massachusetts

Amaurobius ferox
(Black Lace-Weaver)
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Araneus diadematus
(Cross Orb-weaver)
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169 pictures
Araneus marmoreus
(Marbled Orb-weaver)
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108 pictures
Araniella displicata
(Six-spotted Orb-weaver)
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20 pictures
Argiope aurantia
(Black and Yellow Garden Spider)
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149 pictures
Asagena americana
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5 pictures
Callobius bennetti
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10 pictures
Castianeira longipalpa
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11 pictures
Cheiracanthium mildei
(Long-legged Sac Spider)
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115 pictures
Dolomedes striatus
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2 pictures
Dolomedes tenebrosus
(Dark Fishing Spider)
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266 pictures
Dolomedes triton
(Six-spotted Fishing Spider)
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26 pictures
Dysdera crocata
(Woodlouse Hunter)
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165 pictures
Gladicosa gulosa
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21 pictures
Herpyllus ecclesiasticus
(Eastern Parson Spider)
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126 pictures
Hibana gracilis
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27 pictures
Hypselistes florens
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2 pictures
Larinioides cornutus
(Furrow Orb-weaver)
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116 pictures
Larinioides patagiatus
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7 pictures
Larinioides sclopetarius
(Bridge Orb-weaver)
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28 pictures
Leucauge venusta
(Orchard Orb-weaver)
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61 pictures
Micrathena gracilis
(Spined Micrathena)
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21 pictures
Micrathena sagittata
(Arrow-shaped Micrathena)
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21 pictures
Misumena vatia
(Golden-rod Crab Spider)
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35 pictures
Phidippus audax
(Bold Jumper)
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208 pictures
Pholcus phalangioides
(Long-bodied Cellar Spider)
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38 pictures
Pisaurina mira
(Nursery Web Spider)
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286 pictures
Platycryptus undatus
(Tan Jumping Spider)
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88 pictures
Scytodes thoracica
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12 pictures
Sergiolus capulatus
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14 pictures
Steatoda borealis
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69 pictures
Steatoda triangulosa
(Triangulate Cobweb Spider)
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225 pictures
Tetragnatha viridis
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10 pictures
Tigrosa helluo
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155 pictures
Trochosa ruricola
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17 pictures
Varacosa avara
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5 pictures

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