You know that spider that is always in the corners of your basement? Some species have 8 eyes, while others only have 6 eyes.Less than a 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) body, 2-inch (51 mm) long legs, and the body is the shape of a peanut.Cephalothorax (head) and abdomen are different shades of brown.Bite symptoms are minimal and may cause itching, swelling, and mild pain. Wolf spiders will bite if provoked, but their venom is not dangerous to humans. They also have retroreflective tissue in their eyes, which produces a glow if you flash light at their faces. When it comes to arachnids, wolf spiders have incredible eyesight. Instead, they wait for an insect to walk by and then chase it down! Likewise, some species will make a burrow and then wait inside for dinner to walk by. Interestingly, wolf spiders do not make webs to catch their prey. Unfortunately, there are so many individual species of wolf spiders that it would be impossible to list them here, especially since most look very similar. I know that I see them often when flipping over rocks or logs. They are found everywhere and in almost any habitat. Wolf spiders are one of the most recognizable spiders in New Jersey! With that being said, I did my best to develop a list of COMMON spiders that are often seen and easily identified.
Because of the sheer number of these arachnids, it would be impossible to cover them all. Today, you will learn about the most common spiders that live in New Jersey.īefore we begin, note that the list below is just a fraction of the overall number of spiders found in New Jersey. This is unfortunate because they are incredibly interesting creatures and crucial to our environment! Luckily, most spiders are harmless, and they control the insect population. Many people are terrified of spiders and find them extremely creepy. What kinds of spiders can you find in New Jersey?
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