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Spiders in New Hampshire

Spiders found in New Hampshire include 42 unique species from confirmed sightings by contributing members of Spider ID. It is important to remember that spiders seen in New Hampshire 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.

42 Species Found in New Hampshire

Amaurobius ferox
(Black Lace-Weaver)
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Araneus bicentenarius
(Giant Lichen Orb-weaver)
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43 pictures
Araneus diadematus
(Cross Orb-weaver)
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148 pictures
Araneus marmoreus
(Marbled Orb-weaver)
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137 pictures
Araneus saevus
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12 pictures
Araneus trifolium
(Shamrock Orb-weaver)
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55 pictures
Argiope aurantia
(Black and Yellow Garden Spider)
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200 pictures
Argiope trifasciata
(Banded Garden Spider)
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61 pictures
Cheiracanthium mildei
(Long-legged Sac Spider)
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116 pictures
Dolomedes scriptus
(Striped Fishing Spider)
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16 pictures
Dolomedes tenebrosus
(Dark Fishing Spider)
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281 pictures
Dolomedes triton
(Six-spotted Fishing Spider)
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29 pictures
Eustala anastera
(Hump-backed Orb-weaver)
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15 pictures
Frontinella pyramitela
(Bowl and Doily Weaver)
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10 pictures
Gladicosa gulosa
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22 pictures
Hentzia mitrata
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14 pictures
Herpyllus ecclesiasticus
(Eastern Parson Spider)
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147 pictures
Hibana gracilis
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28 pictures
Hogna baltimoriana
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19 pictures
Hyptiotes cavatus
(Triangle Weaver)
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1 pictures
Larinioides cornutus
(Furrow Orb-weaver)
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120 pictures
Larinioides sclopetarius
(Bridge Orb-weaver)
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31 pictures
Leucauge venusta
(Orchard Orb-weaver)
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77 pictures
Maevia inclemens
(Dimorphic Jumper)
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32 pictures
Micrathena sagittata
(Arrow-shaped Micrathena)
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28 pictures
Misumena vatia
(Golden-rod Crab Spider)
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34 pictures
Neoscona crucifera
(Hentz Orb-weaver)
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113 pictures
Neriene radiata
(Filmy Dome Spider)
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9 pictures
Oxyopes salticus
(Striped Lynx Spider)
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3 pictures
Parasteatoda tepidariorum
(Common House Spider)
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71 pictures
Phidippus audax
(Bold Jumper)
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209 pictures
Pholcus phalangioides
(Long-bodied Cellar Spider)
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35 pictures
Pisaurina mira
(Nursery Web Spider)
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294 pictures
Pityohyphantes costatus
(Hammock Spider)
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8 pictures
Platycryptus undatus
(Tan Jumping Spider)
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101 pictures
Salticus scenicus
(Zebra Jumper)
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31 pictures
Scytodes thoracica
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14 pictures
Sergiolus capulatus
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16 pictures
Steatoda borealis
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72 pictures
Steatoda triangulosa
(Triangulate Cobweb Spider)
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227 pictures
Tmarus angulatus
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8 pictures
Trachelas tranquillus
(Broad-faced Sac Spider)
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37 pictures

New Hampshire Sightings
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Picture of Frontinella pyramitela (Bowl and Doily Weaver) - Lateral Enlarge Picture
Picture of Cheiracanthium spp. (Long-legged Sac Spiders) - Male Enlarge Picture
Picture of Trachelas tranquillus (Broad-faced Sac Spider) - Dorsal Enlarge Picture
Picture of Dolomedes spp. (Fishing Spiders) Enlarge Picture
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Picture of Cheiracanthium spp. (Long-legged Sac Spiders) - Female - Gravid Enlarge Picture
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