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Spiders in New Hampshire

Spiders found in New Hampshire include 37 unique species from confirmed sightings by contributing members of Spider ID. It is important to remember that spiders seen in New Hampshire are not bound by the territorial lines decided on by humans, therefore their distribution is subject to change. Occasionally, spiders can be found well outside of their known range due to being intentionally or accidentally transported by humans in cars, luggage, and other belongings.

37 Species Found in New Hampshire

Amaurobius ferox
(Black Lace-Weaver)

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Araneus bicentenarius
(Giant Lichen Orb-weaver)

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Araneus diadematus
(Cross Orb-weaver)

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Araneus saevus

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Araneus trifolium
(Shamrock Orb-weaver)

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Argiope trifasciata
(Banded Garden Spider)

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Cheiracanthium mildei
(Long-legged Sac Spider)

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Dolomedes scriptus
(Striped Fishing Spider)

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Dolomedes tenebrosus
(Dark Fishing Spider)

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Dolomedes triton
(Six-spotted Fishing Spider)

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Eustala anastera
(Hump-backed Orb-weaver)

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Gladicosa gulosa

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Hentzia mitrata

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Herpyllus ecclesiasticus
(Eastern Parson Spider)

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Hibana gracilis

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Hogna baltimoriana

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Hyptiotes cavatus
(Triangle Weaver)

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Larinioides cornutus
(Furrow Orb-weaver)

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Larinioides sclopetarius
(Bridge Orb-weaver)

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Leucauge venusta
(Orchard Orb-weaver)

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Maevia inclemens
(Dimorphic Jumper)

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Micrathena sagittata
(Arrow-shaped Micrathena)

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Misumena vatia
(Golden-rod Crab Spider)

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Neoscona crucifera
(Hentz Orb-weaver)

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Neriene radiata
(Filmy Dome Spider)

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Parasteatoda tepidariorum
(Common House Spider)

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Phidippus audax
(Bold Jumper)

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Pholcus phalangioides
(Long-bodied Cellar Spider)

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Pisaurina mira
(Nursery Web Spider)

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Pityohyphantes costatus
(Hammock Spider)

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Platycryptus undatus
(Tan Jumping Spider)

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Salticus scenicus
(Zebra Jumper)

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Sergiolus capulatus

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Steatoda borealis

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Steatoda triangulosa
(Triangulate Cobweb Spider)

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Tmarus angulatus

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Trachelas tranquillus
(Broad-faced Sac Spider)

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New Hampshire Sightings
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Parasteatoda spp.
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Submitted Apr 16, 2024
Photographed Aug 3, 2023
tangledweb
Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
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Submitted Apr 9, 2024
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tangledweb
Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
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Trochosa spp.
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Submitted Apr 1, 2024
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tangledweb
Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
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Submitted Mar 24, 2024
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boogiebreaks
Hooksett , New Hampshire, United States
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Submitted Mar 21, 2024
Photographed Apr 10, 2022
spider-guy
Manchester , New Hampshire, United States
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Submitted Feb 28, 2024
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jeano1
Derry, New Hampshire, United States
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Xysticus elegans
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Submitted Jan 28, 2024
Photographed Oct 10, 2023
johnny_rtz
New Hampshire, United States
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Submitted Dec 28, 2023
Photographed Jun 15, 2023
t44e6
Croydon, New Hampshire, United States
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