Spiders Flashcards
What is the Great Fox-Spider?
A critically endangered spider species found on sandy heathlands in southern England. Rediscovered in 2020 after being thought extinct.
Scientific name: Alopecosa fabrilis.
Where is the Fen Raft Spider found?
In specific wetlands in England and Wales.
Scientific name: Dolomedes plantarius. It is a large semi-aquatic spider protected under UK conservation laws.
What distinguishes the Ladybird Spider?
It has a bright red abdomen with black spots and is extremely rare, found only in a few locations in southern England.
Scientific name: Eresus sandaliatus.
What is the habitat requirement for the Silky Gallows Spider?
It depends on very specific environmental conditions and is found in some heathland areas of the UK.
Scientific name: Dipoena torva.
True or False: Many spiders in Britain are also found elsewhere in Europe.
True
The text highlights unique or localized species requiring specific habitats found only in Great Britain.
What is the significance of conservation efforts for spider species in Great Britain?
They are vital for preserving unique or rare species like the Great Fox-Spider and Ladybird Spider.
Conservation efforts help maintain biodiversity and protect species that may be at risk of extinction.
What is the largest spider species in the world by size?
Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi)
What spider has the strongest silk relative to its size?
Darwin’s bark spider (Caerostris darwini)
What is the most venomous spider in the world?
Brazilian wandering spider (Phoneutria species)
What spider is known for its bright red abdomen with black spots?
Ladybird spider (Eresus sandaliatus)
Which spider species is famous for its golden silk?
Golden orb-weaver (Nephila species)
What is the common name for Latrodectus mactans?
Black widow spider
Which spider mimics ants to avoid predators?
Ant-mimicking spider (Myrmarachne species)
What spider is known for building trapdoors to ambush prey?
Trapdoor spider (Ctenizidae family)
What is the scientific name for the tarantula?
Theraphosidae (family)
Which spider species was rediscovered in the UK in 2020 after being thought extinct?
Great fox-spider (Alopecosa fabrilis)
What spider is famous for its “peacock-like” display to attract mates?
Peacock spider (Maratus species)
Which spider is often found in bananas and has highly toxic venom?
Brazilian wandering spider (Phoneutria)
What spider is known for diving underwater to hunt?
Diving bell spider (Argyroneta aquatica)
Which spider is known for its unique “spitting” hunting technique?
Spitting spider (Scytodidae family)
What is the world’s smallest spider?
Patu digua, found in Colombia
Which spider’s bite can cause necrotic skin lesions in humans?
Brown recluse spider (Loxosceles reclusa)
What is the only spider species that primarily feeds on plant matter?
Bagheera kiplingi
Which spider species can glide through the air?
Flattie spiders (Selenopidae family)
What spider can mimic bird droppings for camouflage?
Bird-dropping spider (Celaenia species)
What spider uses its silk to create a “lasso” to catch prey?
Bolas spider (Mastophora species)
Which spider’s silk is used to build webs strong enough to catch bats?
Golden orb-weaver (Nephila species)
What spider has translucent skin that makes its internal organs visible?
Glass spider (Hyalinobatrachium species)
Which spider is endemic to Madagascar and creates massive webs across rivers?
Darwin’s bark spider (Caerostris darwini)
What spider species has iridescent blue legs?
Cobalt blue tarantula (Cyriopagopus lividus)
Which spider is known for its heart-shaped abdomen marking?
Hawaiian happy-face spider (Theridion grallator)
What spider species was sent to space to observe web-building in microgravity?
Common orb-weaver (Araneus diadematus)
Which spider spins webs shaped like a funnel?
Funnel-web spider (Atrax robustus)
What is the scientific name of the wolf spider?
Lycosidae (family)
Which spider uses reflective eyes to see in near-total darkness?
Jumping spider (Salticidae family)
What spider is known for its unusually long legs compared to its body?
Daddy longlegs spider (Pholcus phalangioides)
