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Spiders

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Latin Name:

Class Arachnida

Appearance:

Eight legs, no wings or antennae.

Habit:

Some spiders like moisture and are found in basements, crawl spaces and other damp parts of buildings. Others like dry, warm areas such as subfloor air vents, upper corners of rooms and attics. Hide in dark areas.

Diet:

Feed on insects.

Reproduction:

Produce an egg sac.

Types of Spiders

Brown Recluse Spiders

Black Widow Spiders

House Spiders

Hobo Spiders

Wolf Spiders

Garden Spiders

Crab Spiders

Jumping Spiders

Ground Spiders

Spinybacked Orb Weaver Spiders

Information about Other Types of Spiders

 Tarantulas

Facts about a Tarantula

Location of the Tarantula

Different Types of Tarantula Spiders
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Spiders FACTS

Only two species are harmful to humans in the United States. Sanitation is the best control measure.