Invertebrates Around Las Vegas, Wildlife Around Las Vegas
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General: Spiders are a diverse group of hugely abundant animals in the desert around Las Vegas. Spiders are recognized from other invertebrates by their eight legs, two body segments, and spinnerets (which produce the silken material they use to spin webs). Spiders do not have wings or antennae. Most spiders are small and harmless, others are big and harmless, and a few are medium and harmful. There are far too many species of spiders in the Mojave Desert to list them all. The intent here is to list a few of the common, conspicuous, and interesting species. While this website celebrates the lives of wild creatures, they do belong out doors. For people who have trouble with spiders in the home, consider contacting Fischer's Pest Control. |
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Infraorder Araneomorphae, Family Agelenidae | Funnel-Weaver Spiders |
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Infraorder Araneomorphae, Family Araneidae (Orb Weavers) |
Garden Spiders |
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Infraorder Araneomorphae, Family Araneidae (Orb Weavers) |
Trashline Orbweavers (Cyclosa spp.) |
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Infraorder Araneomorphae, Family Lycosidae | Wolf Spiders |
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Infraorder Araneomorphae, Family Sicariidae | Violin Spiders (recluse spiders) |
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Infraorder Araneomorphae, Family Theridiidae | Widow Spiders (Black Widow) |
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Infraorder Araneomorphae, Family Thomisidae | Crab Spiders |
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Infraorder Mygalomorphae, Family Theraphosidae | Desert Tarantula (Aphonopelma iodius) |
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Infraorder Mygalomorphae, Family Theraphosidae | Mojave Tarantula (Aphonopelma mojave) |
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uncertain | Unidentified Spiders |
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uncertain | Spider Hole in sandy desert soil. Notice how the creature used sticks and pebbles to reinforce the elevated mouth of the tunnel. |
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uncertain | Spider Web. While it might be hard to identify the creator, spider webs often exhibit fascinating patterns. |
Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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