r/spiders Feb 12 '25

MOD announcement Introducing Trusted Identifier flairs!

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Trusted Identifiers will now be granted a flair of "👑Trusted Identifier👑", or "👑{custom user flair}👑".

These will be people who repeatedly demonstrate expert Identification abilities, these flairs will add extra trust and credence behind their ID.

So on posts with multiple different IDs, look out for the Trusted Identifiers as their ID will likely be the correct one, even if it goes against the masses.

(For those with custom user flairs which have been replaced by the Trusted Identifier flair, you can switch back to a custom flair and add the crown emojis yourself if you still wish to maintain your custom flair. Im working on automating this so that custom flairs stay intact and it adds the emojis without replacing the whole flair, but for now just edit it yourself if the whole flair is replaced)


Taking this opportunity I'd like to also introduce 2 new moderators:

u/coffee199

u/VultureMadAtTheOx


r/spiders 5h ago

ID Request- Location included What species of orbweaver is this? From philippines

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I think they are called derby spiders from where i live, because they are the only first species of orbweavers to ever walk like a robot and highly aggressive compared to other spiders.


r/spiders 15h ago

Photography 📸 Lycosa hyraculus - 👽👀

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r/spiders 17h ago

Just sharing 🕷️ *Trichonephila clavipes* "heart beat" It is so cool that I could see this with my naked eye.

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Sorry about the movement. Holding my phone steady at head level was easier said than done. She was so cool but was missing yesterday. Her little man is still there, though.


r/spiders 15h ago

Just sharing 🕷️ He loves chilling on my watch

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r/spiders 12h ago

ID Request- Location included what kind of spider is this? [id request]

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southern alaska. not sure if it even a spider, ive never seen anything like it here. its about the size of a fingertip


r/spiders 3h ago

ID Request- Location included Central Texas.

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He was quite the character, very animated and engaged with my face! A ton of fun to hang out with, he’s happy to be back in my garden. Any clue as to what he is?


r/spiders 4h ago

ID Request- Location included Is this a Recluse of some sort?

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I live in Tucson Arizona. Is this a type of Recluse?


r/spiders 3h ago

Just sharing 🕷️ Pretty little lady I found in my driveway

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She was so sweet and look at those big ol eyes! CT


r/spiders 17h ago

Discussion Can we require a 'spoiler' for images of dead spiders?

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Suggesting since this is intended to be a spider-positive sub and it feels incongruous and saddening. I get why people do it, but I think having it so it's censored and more optional to click on to see would be nice.


r/spiders 13h ago

Photography 📸 This little lady was curios to see me

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She is litterally:
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r/spiders 45m ago

Spider Appreciation 🕸️🕷️ Cute huntsman

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Cute little huntsman - we are currently visiting Australia


r/spiders 10h ago

Discussion What should I ethically do with this little guy?

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Firstly, if anyone could identify her that would be fab. I haven’t done any googling, but she’s about the size of my pinky nail.

But importantly, we are driving from Oregon to Idaho right now and noticed her a little too late on our car. Should I just let her be? She’s fine living in our mirror, but I worry the climate change could kill her. Also happy to make a little home for her in my home if it’s ethical.


r/spiders 1d ago

Spider Appreciation 🕸️🕷️ Scientists from Macquarie University have found a new species of spider Dubbed the "ballista spider" after the ancient Roman weapon, this Australian spider really knows how to send its enemies (prey) flying.

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Macquarie University have released footage of a new species of spider with a unique hunting technique.

Nicknamed "the ballista spider" after the ancient Roman weapon, this tiny critter spins a powerful spring-operated snare to catch a single species of ant.


r/spiders 4h ago

Just sharing 🕷️ Rainy Day Friend

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Look at this cute fellow who decided my car window was a good place to set up shop. I had to relocate them for their safety but I'm sure the bugs are just as good a little farther away.


r/spiders 10h ago

Meme Monday *Mortal Kombat voice* FIGHT!

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Central scotland

The darker spider ran underneath the door and got into a turf war with the lighter one (house or wolf spiders possibly?). Thought it was cool and thought I'd share it with you all


r/spiders 10h ago

Just sharing 🕷️ Found this guy rocking 4X4 mode on a hike

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Whatever’s comfy for you bro


r/spiders 1h ago

ID Request- Location included Curious about a spider I've never seen in denmark

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Hi r/spiders

First time here, since spiders freak me out haha. But I saw this spider at my work in Copenhagen, which I've never seen before in Denmark, and I've grown up here.

About the size of the last digit of my thumb. The only one I could think of are a type of spiders that hunt, rather than make webs


r/spiders 1h ago

ID Request- Location included spider id

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in central valley of california. found evidence of bro in my frogs terrium a week ago but was only able to catch him today. put him in the neighbors bush lol. thinking cobweb spider, but there is a bunch i’ve had to relocate from my room so would like the peace of mind cuz clearly an egg sac hatched. he’s the biggest ive found as the other ones were getting escaped fruit flies and he j had everything at his finger tips 🤣


r/spiders 1h ago

Just sharing 🕷️ Cat-Faced Orb Weaver that decided to call the front porch home in eastern CO. She is BEAUTIFUL!

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r/spiders 3h ago

ID Request- Location included What spider is this?

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I recently built a structure off my patio to hold 3 solar panels it's an awning, sort of, basically and has become a home for like 10 different little webs of these exact spiders right here. I love spiders but I'm unsure what this is. I know it's not a recluse or black widow so I'm good also I'm in Missouri if that helps


r/spiders 9h ago

ID Request- Location included Looking for ID on this spider, Northeast Ohio. Please see description

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Looking for an ID on this spider, I am located in Northeast Ohio, however i am around recreational vehicles often as my work revolves around them so it may have traveled.


r/spiders 7h ago

ID Request- Location included Is this a joro spider? (USA, Georgia)

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I feel like this a joro spider, but I am confused because the back pattern doesn't look like the bands in other pictures I've seen.


r/spiders 11h ago

Just sharing 🕷️ Pisaura mirabilis

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Location :Co cavan Ireland found in my garden possible start of fungal growth on her head or it could be plant debris I'm not sure🤔


r/spiders 2h ago

Discussion Orb Weaver Relocation? (Ohio)

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Hey all, so a nice plump Orb Weaver (I believe) has visited my home, unfortunately they have placed themself in an unfortunate spot- between my two outdoor trashbins, which are frequently (once a week) taken to the curb for the trash pickup service

I want to relocate my friend, but I know some insects/arachnids can be fragile creatures, so I wanted to ask here before I do anything

Can I safely relocate this spider if I gently cup it in a plastic container? Is me doing this going to stress it out or disrupt its life enough that it dies?

If not, will it likely return to the same spot eventually? Should I take it super far away? If so, where would be the best place to put it so it's got the best chance of building a better home? I hate to destroy such a nice looking setup but I gotta take out my trash eventually 🥲

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