There are over 6,000 species of jumping spiders divided into 640 genera. Most kinds of jumping spiders have hairy or furry bodies and a distinctly shaped head and thorax. Another way to identify jumping spiders is by their 4 eyes on the front of their head, 2 of which are larger. Their great eyesight allows them to hunt and jump on prey before injecting venom. Some morphs of this species have dual yellow colors on the abdomen. Pale yellow can sometimes be seen on the upper abdomen while rich yellow coloring can be seen on the lower part of the abdomen. The giant golden orb weaver is commonly found on the coastlines of many Asian countries. It prefers low-light conditions with not much precipitation. This spider is sometimes feared because of the more severe adverse effects of a bite reported, such as muscle spasms and tightness. However, these bites are extremely rare. But their creepy reputation isn't helped by their huge leg span of 12cm and tendency to creep out at night when Brits are sound asleep.

Many beautiful spiders are yellow. It is said that the brighter a spider is, the more dangerous it is. But, some yellow spiders are relatively harmless and color isn’t a great way to truly judge.

Other Spiders in this Family

Next time you tell someone that a Daddy Longlegs isn’t a spider, think again. Cellar spiders are also called Daddy Longlegs Spiders’ (although mostly by Americans) with their spindly bodies reaching around 10mm long. They can be seen all year around and males live around two years, and females three years. How dangerous are they? These guys are usually found outdoors, so you're unlikely to get startled by one scurrying across your bathroom. a b c d Edwards, Robert J. (1958). "The spider subfamily Clubioninae of the United States, Canada and Alaska (Araneae: Clubionidae)". Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology. 118 (6): 365–436. OCLC 248254142. You can identify wolf spiders by their distinctive eye pattern. First, you will notice two large eyes in the front of their head. Under those two eyes are a row of four smaller eyes. Wolf spiders also have two more eyes on the top of their head at either side

Spider identification: If you find the brown spider scurrying around grass, it is probably a grass spider. It is rare to spot these harmless brown spiders indoors. The zigzag design is created to reflect UV light and attract pollinating insects like flies, bees and moths! Female power! Identifying spiders can often be difficult, as they are very small, elusive, and many species resemble one another. The colouration and pattern of a spider can be a useful way to identify them, as well as other key features such as the structure of their webs. In some cases, it is necessary to take a closer look at the genitalia under a microscope, as this can be the only way to confidently identify certain species. You can also use your location as a clue, as some species are more likely to be found in certain parts of the UK. Like cellar spiders, they take their name from their favourite habitats — inside the cupboards of family homes. Cellar Spiders are common house spiders. These typical house spiders have long legs and they like to live in dark placesWhat they look like: Hobo spiders are tannish-brown and the top of the spider may look mottled, with darker and lighter spots, Potzler says. They look pretty hairy and have spiny hairs coming off the legs. Cellar spiders get their name from the fact they like to live in dark places. You will often find them in garages, on ceilings, in cellars, and in caves. Other names for them include daddy long-legs and skull spiders – this is because their cephalothorax looks like a skull.