Spiders of the United States: A Guide to Common Species

(Spiral bound)

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Get this quick guide to spiders found throughout the United States, and learn how to identify them.

Some people love them, while others fear them. However, one thing is certain: spiders play an essential part of a healthy ecosystem. They are key predators of insect pestslike fleas and mosquitoesand they serve as prey for beloved animals such a birds. If you see spiders in your area, keep this convenient guide close at hand. Designed for ease of use, the spiral-bound booklet is organized by type of spider web for quick identification. Narrow your choices by the web you see, and view just a few spiders at a time. Plus, youll also find sections for spiders that dont utilize webs. The professional photographs showcase nearly 200 species. Written by debut author Dr. Sebastian Echeverrico-host of the BBC Earth PodcasttheSpiders of the United Statesguide features the most common and important species to know.

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• Pocket-size formateasier than laminated foldouts
• Professional photos showing key markings
• Easy-to-use information for even casual observers
• The authors Cool Things to Know About Spiders

Improve your identification skills and learn more about spiders and their webs, with this lightweight quick guide.

Author Bio

Sebastian Echeverri is your friendly neighborhood science communicator, wildlife photographer, and, of course, spider scientist. His mission is to make science and nature more accessible, inclusive, and joyful for everyone. Sebastians boundless excitement for spiders began when, in 2014, he saw a close-up video of a jumping spiders courtship dance. He completed his PhD in 2020, studying why and how these spiders get their audiences attention.

Sebastian spent most of his life unaware that he is autistic and has ADHD but now finally (kind of) understands how his brain works. When not talking about all sorts of wonderfully weird animals, he enjoys reading sci-fi stories, watching anime, and playing video and board games.