Spiders of the Moscow region: guests and residents of the capital

Skakunchiki is a large family of spiders, in Russia there are almost 6 tons of species. There are about 100 species in the Moscow region, among which a number of representatives are especially common. They have a small size, good eyesight and a special manner of movement. The limbs are long, so they move by jumping.

Small spiders have beautiful webs. All individuals weave a skillful web, hunt large and small insects. Among a number of animals there are tiny or rare representatives. Most individuals do not harm humans, if only because they cannot bite through the skin. But often the brave representatives of Orbweavers prefer to run away from people.

Representatives of this family are very good predators. They build holes for themselves, weave them with cobwebs and hunt insects from there. These are typical loners living far away from each other. Their color is camouflage, usually grey-brown and black. They got their name for their brave nature. Wolves attack large prey, not being afraid even at times larger living creatures. And like animals of the same name, they are orderlies.

These elongated spiders also build their web in a circle. But in the middle there is a hole in which the spider itself is located. Noteworthy are the long legs and body. The species is widespread in forests, fields and parks. It is not big at all, but eats a lot of insects. Representatives of the species have a very short lifespan - up to 2 months.

A representative of funnel spiders is a frequent guest in a person's house. Compact males and slightly large females find a place for themselves wherever people have settled. This species is not harmful, because it is not able to bite through human skin. But at the same time, the benefits are palpable - there will never be insects in the house where tegenaria lives. But beautiful nets are not decoration, by no means.

Representatives of this species are deadly, but love warm regions. Recently, on the territory of the Moscow region, they have become noticeable. Even a few cases of bites from this spider have been recorded. Most members of the species are inconspicuous black in color, but have red or brownish markings on their abdomens. If representatives of the species bite, seek medical attention.

The family of crabs walk like animals of the same name due to the special structure of the legs. They don't build webs, they hunt from their place. Most often found on flowers, where prey is waiting. The shade of spiders is brownish-gray, especially those that live on the litter and on the ground. On flowers, representatives of unequals are usually small, but bright. These representatives are one of the most curious and active.

It occurs most often on the territory of the Moscow region steatoda grossa. These spiders love to live in the forest floor, in garden plots, and near people. They often scare people because they are confused with black widows. The nature of steatodes is calm, they prefer to run away from problems rather than look for them. In case of danger, the steatoda can bite. A trace will remain in place, paralysis may remain.

Spiders that have a small, almost tiny body but long legs. According to the name, this species prefers to live away from people and other representatives. Some live under stones and in crevices, even have reduced organs of vision. Recluse spiders have a very dangerous venom. The bite of some species is even fraught not only with pain, but also with tissue necrosis. The web is different - it is chaotic and not neat.

The small spider is ubiquitous. He eats various foods in large quantities. The arthropod of the same name also has an excellent appetite.