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Learn more about the types of spiders in Tennessee
Arachnophobia is a real thing and in Middle TN, we have plenty of spiders to be scared of. Despite their love of lurking in corners and having 8 creepy legs, many spiders actually help control other pests; think of them as nature's pest control, but here in TN, there are a few spiders to be aware of. Learn more about which spiders call Middle Tennessee home and how we can help you prevent them.
This spider is the most common species to be found inside homes all across North America.
American House Spiders
The black widow spider is a species of venomous spider that lives in most counties in Tennessee. They are glossy black in color and have a distinct orange or red hourglass shape on their bellies.
Black Widow Spiders
Brown recluse spiders are medium-sized and range in length from ¼ to ¾ of an inch. These spiders are venomous and are found in every county in Tennessee.
Brown Recluse Spiders
Commonly referred to as “daddy long legs”, cellar spiders have distinctive long, skinny legs and a very small body. As their name suggests, these spiders tend to live in and hang out in dark, damp areas like basements.
Cellar Spiders
House spiders are commonly found in Tennessee and throughout the rest of the United States. They will range in size from 3/16 to 5/16 of an inch.
House Spiders
Jumping spiders are a species of spider that is active during the daytime. They have excellent eyesight, are very successful predators, and can jump as high as 25 time their own size.
Jumping Spiders
Orb spiders are named after their distinctive round, wheel-shaped webs that they create to catch prey in. They are also called garden spiders because they are most commonly found outside in your landscaping.
Orb Spiders
Wolf spiders are found throughout the United States and are generally dark brown in color with pale, cream, or even yellow stripes or markings.
Wolf Spiders
Zipper spiders are also known as “yellow garden spiders”. These spiders can be quite large, with the females growing up to 30mm in length. The males are much smaller though, only growing to be about 8mm.
Zipper Spiders
