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Spiders in Georgia

Spiders found in Georgia include 54 unique species from confirmed sightings by contributing members of Spider ID. It is important to remember that spiders seen in Georgia are not bound by the territorial lines decided on by humans, therefore their distribution is subject to change. Occasionally, spiders can be found well outside of their known range due to being intentionally or accidentally transported by humans in cars, luggage, and other belongings.

54 Species Found in Georgia

Acanthepeira stellata
(Star-bellied Orb-weaver)

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Anahita punctulata
(Southeastern Wandering Spider)

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Anasaitis canosa
(Twin-flagged Jumping Spider)

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Araneus bicentenarius
(Giant Lichen Orb-weaver)

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Araneus marmoreus
(Marbled Orb-weaver)

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Araneus pegnia

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Argiope aurantia
(Black and Yellow Garden Spider)

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Argiope trifasciata
(Banded Garden Spider)

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Castianeira crocata

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Castianeira longipalpa

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Colonus sylvanus
(Sylvana Jumping Spider)

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Cyclocosmia truncata
(Ravine Trapdoor Spider)

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Dolomedes albineus
(White-banded Fishing Spider)

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Dolomedes tenebrosus
(Dark Fishing Spider)

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Dolomedes vittatus

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Gasteracantha cancriformis
(Spiny-backed Orb-weaver)

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Gladicosa pulchra

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Hentzia mitrata

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Herpyllus ecclesiasticus
(Eastern Parson Spider)

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Heteropoda venatoria
(Huntsman Spider)

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Hogna antelucana

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Kukulcania hibernalis
(Southern House Spider)

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Larinioides cornutus
(Furrow Orb-weaver)

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Latrodectus geometricus
(Brown Widow Spider)

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Latrodectus mactans
(Southern Black Widow)

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Latrodectus variolus
(Northern Black Widow)

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Leucauge argyrobapta
(Mabel Orchard Orb-weaver)

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Leucauge venusta
(Orchard Orb-weaver)

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Lyssomanes viridis
(Magnolia Green Jumper)

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Metaltella simoni
(Hacklemesh Weaver)

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Micrathena sagittata
(Arrow-shaped Micrathena)

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Misumessus oblongus
(American Green Crab Spider)

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Neoscona crucifera
(Hentz Orb-weaver)

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Neoscona domiciliorum
(Spotted Orb-weaver)

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Parasteatoda tepidariorum
(Common House Spider)

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Peucetia viridans
(Green Lynx Spider)

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Phidippus audax
(Bold Jumper)

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Phidippus otiosus
(Canopy Jumping Spider)

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Phidippus princeps

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Phidippus regius
(Regal Jumping Spider)

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Pisaurina brevipes

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Pisaurina mira
(Nursery Web Spider)

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Platycryptus undatus
(Tan Jumping Spider)

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Rabidosa punctulata
(Dotted Wolf Spider)

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Scytodes longipes

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Steatoda grossa
(False Black Widow)

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Steatoda triangulosa
(Triangulate Cobweb Spider)

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Tigrosa annexa

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Tigrosa aspersa
(Tiger Wolf Spider)

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Tigrosa georgicola

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Trichonephila clavata
(Joro spider)

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Trichonephila clavipes
(Golden Silk Orb-weaver)

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Verrucosa arenata
(Arrowhead Orb-weaver)

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Georgia Sightings
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Trichonephila clavata
(Joro spider)
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Submitted Mar 14, 2024
Photographed Nov 5, 2024
carla-d
Athens, Georgia, United States
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Submitted Mar 14, 2024
Photographed Mar 12, 2024
carla-d
Athens, Georgia, United States
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Micrathena sagittata
(Arrow-shaped Micrathena)
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Submitted Mar 11, 2024
Photographed Jul 12, 2024
carlad
Athens, Georgia, United States
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Submitted Mar 11, 2024
Photographed Nov 10, 2024
carlad
Athens , Georgia, United States
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Submitted Feb 22, 2024
Photographed Feb 22, 2024
jbaby8885
Collins, Georgia, United States
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Lyssomanes viridis
(Magnolia Green Jumper)
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Submitted Jan 1, 2024
Photographed Jan 1, 2024
david_robinson
Gordon, Georgia, United States
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Submitted Dec 31, 2023
Photographed Dec 26, 2023
david_robinson
Gordon, Georgia, United States
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Submitted Dec 31, 2023
Photographed Dec 28, 2023
david_robinson
Gordon, Georgia, United States
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