Virginia Spider Catalogue
Since moving to Nellysford, Virginia, I’ve been confronted with spiders nearly everywhere I go – in our house, during daily walks, relaxing on the porch, and fishing down by the pond. Instead of freaking out each time we meet, I’ve decided to get to know them better! I photograph and ID them as they come along so check back for more.
Fishing spider
Dolomedes Scriptus
Orbweaver with spiny abdomen
Micrathena Mitrata
“Arrowshaped Micrathena”
Orbweaver with spiny abdomen
Micrathena Gracilis
“Spined Micrathena”
Orbweaver with long abdomen
Leucauge Venusta
“Orchard Spider”
Longjawed Orbweaver
Tetragnatha Versicolor
Orbweaver with lumpy abdomen
Verrucosa Arenata
“Triangulate Orbweaver”
Funnel Weaver