Hollow, smooth, hairless stems with purple blotches or streaks
Finely divided, fern-like leaves that are bright green
Leaves and stems with a strong, unpleasant musty or...
Look at the leaf shape, size, and arrangement
Check whether the tree is deciduous or evergreen
Observe the bark texture, color, and pattern
Note the tree’s overall...
Eight legs
Two main body segments
No antennae
No wings
Multiple simple eyes
Silk-producing spinnerets
Chelicerae with fangs
Narrow waist between body segments
Predatory behavior
Web-building in many species
Shiny, dark brown to black body
Bulbous, rounded abdomen
Small head compared with body
Long, slender legs
Light cream or pale markings on the abdomen
Often mistaken for a...
Search in dense patches of clover
Look in areas with healthy, well-watered clover growth
Check places with partial sunlight
Scan slowly and carefully leaf by leaf
Focus on...
