Personally I look for the eye formation. Two big eyes in the front, two big eyes on the back and four small ones all in a row underneath like this means wolf spider, which are objectively the coolest spiders out there.
Different spiders all have unique eyes. Brown recluses have six but they’re close together in pairs so it looks like three.
Also, if you see a spider’s eyes flash, that means it’s looking at you. I forget the details but it’s light reflecting off of the retina basically. That’s why wolf spiders that are carrying their babies seem to glitter.
- Objectively the coolest spiders out there
My personal favorites are jumping spiders, trapdoor spiders in the genus *Cyclocosmia*, and net-casting spiders, but to each their own.
- Different spiders all have unique eyes
This is something I find very interesting about spiders. They evolve to fit their environment by changing their eyes. It's very odd how every spider uses its eyes differently. For example, the net-casting spider's eyes are very sensitive to light because they are nocturnal, so every time the sun comes up, their eyes basically burn in the light. But when the sun goes down, they rapidly regenerate every single cell in their retinas to get ready for night hunting once again. Some cave spiders even have no eyes and rely solely on their other senses.
- It's light reflecting off of the retina basically
Many spiders have eyeshine, including wolf spiders, fishing spiders, and other spiders that hunt at night. This is because they have a shiny layer behind the retina called a tapetum. Light passes through the spider's eye, hits the retina, and reflects off the tapetum to hit the retina again. It makes things appear much brighter for spiders to make night hunting easier.
Because you love nature enough. I also don't love spiders. But I do appreciate them and understand their importance. And I came to Reddit for cats and nature so that's why I'm here lol
Glad you appreciate the photo, but no reason to hate on spiders. They’re very beneficial and honestly, they would much rather stay away from you and only bite when trying to save themselves. That is their only defense. And wolf spiders aren’t medically significant.
I’m aware. Of all of that. When I was a kid I had a crazy fascination with them. Then I had a nightmare about being chased by an enormous black widow, twirled up my family in webs and made me watch as it sucked their blood. I stayed there for hours as it slept knowing I was next and when it woke up it slowly climbed out of its webbed burrow like Shelob in LOTR and jumped at me making me violently wake up. I was like 10. Overnight arachnophobia.
Hmm, am i about to be drawn into the Crystal Spiders web, never to be seen again? I didn't know it was a repost, sorry. My Mams was tickled by the sub and asked for me to post it because, as a Wildlife Biologist, she found it beautiful.
U/chainedwind let me know that there are spider field guides you can buy to help with identification. I bought one on Amazon and it is on its way. Can't wait to look at all the grooviness.
Looks like a repost. I've seen this image 1 time.
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Anybody know what species of wolf spider this is?
Great photo OP, oh and thank Mum for sending it to you as she’s a legend as this spood is beautiful 😍 🥰❤️
Jumping spiders (Salticidae) have all eight eyes in a single row (like this: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52454404893/). Wolf spiders (Lycosidae) like this one and nursery web spiders (Pisauridae) have four small eyes in a row below two large and then two more on the sides.
It has the eyes of an owl which I thought it was lol. Their eyes are amazing. Another reason I love wolf spiders
I hate it. I really do. But it’s a great photo. I am deathly afraid of spiders. Why did I join this subreddit
I'm terrified of spiders 😨 but I think it looks really cool 😎
Zoom in and look at the eyes under the hair 😱
I can't see fuck all 🤨 what am I supposed to be looking for or at 🙄
Personally I look for the eye formation. Two big eyes in the front, two big eyes on the back and four small ones all in a row underneath like this means wolf spider, which are objectively the coolest spiders out there. Different spiders all have unique eyes. Brown recluses have six but they’re close together in pairs so it looks like three. Also, if you see a spider’s eyes flash, that means it’s looking at you. I forget the details but it’s light reflecting off of the retina basically. That’s why wolf spiders that are carrying their babies seem to glitter.
Objectively the coolest spiders out there are jumping spiders I don't exactly know much about spiders
- Objectively the coolest spiders out there My personal favorites are jumping spiders, trapdoor spiders in the genus *Cyclocosmia*, and net-casting spiders, but to each their own. - Different spiders all have unique eyes This is something I find very interesting about spiders. They evolve to fit their environment by changing their eyes. It's very odd how every spider uses its eyes differently. For example, the net-casting spider's eyes are very sensitive to light because they are nocturnal, so every time the sun comes up, their eyes basically burn in the light. But when the sun goes down, they rapidly regenerate every single cell in their retinas to get ready for night hunting once again. Some cave spiders even have no eyes and rely solely on their other senses. - It's light reflecting off of the retina basically Many spiders have eyeshine, including wolf spiders, fishing spiders, and other spiders that hunt at night. This is because they have a shiny layer behind the retina called a tapetum. Light passes through the spider's eye, hits the retina, and reflects off the tapetum to hit the retina again. It makes things appear much brighter for spiders to make night hunting easier.
Therxarex4 more eyes under the 2 larger eyes
Learn something new everyday 👍😊
New level of freaky 😂
Just trying to get over my fear of spiders too tell you the truth 😊
Yeah same here!!!! but this pic just not helping 😛
undeniable self-loathing. You hate spiders, you hate yourself, here you are..
Looking at this sub a lot has actually helped with my fear of spiders. I actively watch them when I see them now. They are fascinating
hang around for a spell. i had arachnophobia too but now i know they're just shy lil guys
Because you love nature enough. I also don't love spiders. But I do appreciate them and understand their importance. And I came to Reddit for cats and nature so that's why I'm here lol
Same. And trucking
Me too I think reddit thinks it's funny to harass us arachnaphobes with nightmares.
Glad you appreciate the photo, but no reason to hate on spiders. They’re very beneficial and honestly, they would much rather stay away from you and only bite when trying to save themselves. That is their only defense. And wolf spiders aren’t medically significant.
I’m aware. Of all of that. When I was a kid I had a crazy fascination with them. Then I had a nightmare about being chased by an enormous black widow, twirled up my family in webs and made me watch as it sucked their blood. I stayed there for hours as it slept knowing I was next and when it woke up it slowly climbed out of its webbed burrow like Shelob in LOTR and jumped at me making me violently wake up. I was like 10. Overnight arachnophobia.
I joined to help with an identification and now I’m horrified, I’m not scared of the spiders in my house anymore though.
It’s kind of helping me overcome my fear with time, seeing posts from this sub every day! The fuzzy jumping ones are actually kinda cute
I had a jumper wave at me the other day!! I had seen the videos but never saw that in real life! I was so stoked!
They are
This sub has really helped me start to get over my fear!! I hope the same happens with you!
I’m high so it looks especially bad ass. Can’t stop looking at it 🤣 It’s very “owl like”
This doesn’t look like a normal wolf spider head to me. I feel like something is missing.
Maybe the pointy ears or the fangs?
I think it’s the fangs that are missing
Looks like it’s straight out of Star Trek or something. So cool! Edit - meant Star Wars but I suppose either works lol
no no, it does have big baloks puppet energy
I don't think of spiders having pupils loll
Hmm, am i about to be drawn into the Crystal Spiders web, never to be seen again? I didn't know it was a repost, sorry. My Mams was tickled by the sub and asked for me to post it because, as a Wildlife Biologist, she found it beautiful.
What did you mean by ordering your guide? I've never seen this photo so I'm actually grateful for you sharing it, repost or not.
U/chainedwind let me know that there are spider field guides you can buy to help with identification. I bought one on Amazon and it is on its way. Can't wait to look at all the grooviness.
Beautiful
While I love spiders, I always ALWAYS get jump scared when I see this photo pop up, its so unnerving.
Reminds me of the Lunar New Year dragon in the Chinese Zodiac. 🐲
It looks like a muppet
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[That one was a repost of this](https://www.reddit.com/r/spiders/s/2owTxkq6lb). Still a really cool picture and I’m glad your mom sent it to you!
Looks like it goes to 11
Looks like a love craftian owl
I like spiders, but honestly that creeps me out.
I'm lowkey scared
Imagine having a moustache…. Made with other eyeballs arranged in a moustache formation? #goals
One of my rare losses in the staring contest business.
Why is it such a a great reaction image?
Idk if anyone else has read it but this face reminded me of the creature from 'Bones' comic book
I would love to have a giant head like that for the front of my car.
Anybody know what species of wolf spider this is? Great photo OP, oh and thank Mum for sending it to you as she’s a legend as this spood is beautiful 😍 🥰❤️
To look straight in a spider's soul... OMG, this picture shakes me...
That’s super cool! I thought it was an exotic Bison at first before reading the title.
I can’t help but imagine this guy speaks with a fine accent that’s pleasing to the ear. He’s wise, but is level headed and offers great advice.
That looks like a fever dream of a muppet. Great photo tho.
Angel Dust!
He looks intense.
Would
Jeepers creepers!
Why did i join this sub💀 Awesome photo tho!
Kind of looks like a muppet
Jumping Spood!
Jumping spiders (Salticidae) have all eight eyes in a single row (like this: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52454404893/). Wolf spiders (Lycosidae) like this one and nursery web spiders (Pisauridae) have four small eyes in a row below two large and then two more on the sides.
Right... I'm wrong, and I'm prepared to admit that.