Up close with a Phidippus jumping spider (Salticidae).

Urbana, Illinois, USA
The brown recluse spider Loxosceles reclusa is a much-feared arachnid found in the central United States. The spider's venom can digest flesh, leading to serious medical issues, but recluse spiders are shy and many suspected "bites" are mistaken diagnoses of other skin conditions.

Gray Summit, Missouri, USA
This wolf spider (Lycosidae)- perfectly camouflaged against the white sand- has captured a male ant.

Florida, USA
This wolf spider (Lycosidae)- perfectly camouflaged against the white sand- has captured a male ant.

Florida, USA
This wolf spider (Lycosidae)- perfectly camouflaged against the white sand- has captured a male ant.

Florida, USA
This wolf spider (Lycosidae)- perfectly camouflaged against the white sand- has captured a male ant.

Florida, USA
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