9 spiders, residents of the Belgorod region

What types of spiders live in the Belgorod region

The fauna of the Belgorod region includes a considerable amount arachnids. Among them there are both poisonous species that can harm human health, and completely safe representatives.

Agriope Brünnich

Agriop Brünnich.

These are small bright spiders, the color of which is often compared with wasp. The body length of the largest individuals does not exceed 10-15 mm. Abdomen agriopes decorated with bright stripes of yellow and black. There are black rings on the legs.

They are often found sitting in the center of a circular web on roadsides, parks or gardens. The bite of spiders of this species is dangerous only for people with a tendency to allergies. In an adult with strong immunity, only redness, slight swelling and pain may occur at the site of the bite.

Four-spotted cross

Meadow cross.

This type of crosses also called meadow crosses. Their body reaches a length of 10-15 mm and is colored yellow-brown. Females are almost half the size of males.

Crosses are found both in wild thickets and near human dwellings. Their bite does not cause serious harm to humans and the only consequences can be pain and swelling at the site of the bite.

Cyclose conical

Cyclosis spider.

These are tiny members of the spider family.spinners. Their body length can reach only 7-8 mm. These spiders got their name due to the characteristic shape of the abdomen.

An interesting feature of conical cycloses is also their ability to change color depending on weather conditions. For humans, these spiders are harmless, since their chelicerae are too small and are not able to bite through the skin of a person.

linifiidae

Spider linifid.

Representatives of this family are among the most hardy arachnids. They tolerate cold very well and have even been seen walking in the snow.

One of the largest species is the triangular line. The length of her body usually does not exceed 7-8 mm. Forests are their main habitat. For humans, this type of arachnid is not dangerous.

Dicty weaver spiders

This family of spiders is one of the most numerous. They are also called lace spiders for their ability to weave a special, intricate web. These arachnids are small in size and their body rarely exceeds a length of 13-15 mm. Trapping webs of dictin spiders are most often located on trees, shrubs and house walls.

sidewalk spiders

Sidewalk spider.

These spiders are also often referred to as crab spiders due to their ability to move sideways. Representatives families of sidewalkers quite small and the body length of the largest individuals does not exceed 10 mm.

Crab spiders spend almost their entire lives on the surface of flowers or in thickets of tall grass. Some species even have the ability to change body color, masquerading as the environment. For humans, sidewalk spiders are completely harmless.

Jumping spiders

Jumping spider.

family of horses includes the largest number of species and almost all of them are small in size. The maximum body length of an adult "horse" does not exceed 20 mm. A distinctive feature of this species is considered to be very good eyesight and a developed brain.

Members of the family are found both in the wild and near people. Jumping spiders cannot bite a person, since the size of their fangs is small for this.

Heirakantiums

Spiders of this genus are small and their body length does not exceed 10-15 mm. The most famous type of cheirakantium is yellow-pouched stabbing spider. Representatives of this genus are painted most often in a beige or light yellow hue.

Heirakantiums prefer thickets of tall grass or shrubs. Their bite causes acute pain in humans and can cause the following consequences:

Yellowseed spider.

• redness;
• swelling and itching;
• the appearance of blisters;
• nausea and headache;
• fever.

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On the territory of the Belgorod region you can meet with South Russian tarantula. Spiders of this genus have always frightened people with their appearance. The body length of the South Russian tarantula rarely exceeds 30 mm. The body and paws of the arthropod are massive, thick and densely covered with hairs.

South Russian tarantula.

These spiders rarely settle next to a person, but a collision with them can be dangerous. The pain of a tarantula bite has been compared to that of a hornet bite. Their venom is not fatal to humans, but can cause symptoms such as:

• severe swelling;
• pain;
• discoloration of the skin at the site of the bite.

Conclusion

Almost all spider speciesfound on the territory of the Belgorod region, do not pose a threat to human life, but still you should not approach them and provoke them to bite. The venom of many species causes very unpleasant symptoms. In addition, some people may have an individual susceptibility to certain components that make up the toxin.