Spiders Near Me
Almost every spider you will find near you is harmless to people, and knowing the local species is the quickest way to stop worrying about the ones that are not. The map below shows recent, verified spider sightings in your area, and the guide covers the ones you are most likely to meet, with a note on the few that can give a medically significant bite. In North America those are the widow spiders and the recluses, and both are shy and bite only when trapped against skin.
Recent research-grade sightings from the iNaturalist community. The map starts near your approximate location - allow location access to centre it exactly on you.
Spiders you are most likely to see
The commonest spiders in the Huck field guide - tap any species for habitat, diet, rarity and where it has been spotted.
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Common questions
What spiders live near me?
Most homes and gardens share a familiar cast of orb-weavers, jumping spiders, wolf spiders and cellar spiders, all harmless. Recent verified sightings show which species have been confirmed near you, and each species page flags any that warrant caution.
How do I know if a spider is dangerous?
Identify the species rather than guessing from size or looks. In North America only two groups are a medical concern: the widow spiders, with a rounded shiny body and often a red hourglass, and the recluses, with a violin shape behind the eyes. Both are shy and far rarer in homes than people assume.
How do I identify a spider I found?
Photograph it from above to show the body shape and leg arrangement, and note where you found it and the web if there was one. Huck identifies a spider from a photo and tells you whether it is one of the few worth caution.
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