Spider Species

noun a large, hairy spider belonging to the family Theraphosidae, often found in tropical and subtropical regions

• The tarantula is a large, hairy spider found in tropical and subtropical regions.
• I saw a huge tarantula crawling across the floor last night.
• That tarantula is freakin' huge!
• Her fear of public speaking felt like a tarantula crawling up her spine.

noun giant huntsman spider - a type of spider known for its large size and hunting abilities

• The giant huntsman spider is known for its impressive size and speed.
• Have you ever seen a giant huntsman spider in real life? It's huge!
• That giant huntsman spider is freakin' massive!
• The giant huntsman spider seemed to loom over the entire room, casting a shadow of fear.

noun a type of spider

adjective describing the type of spider as false or deceptive

• The false widow spider, also known as Steatoda nobilis, is often mistaken for the black widow spider.
• I heard there was a false widow spider in the shed, so I'm a bit nervous about going in there.
• My friend got bit by a false widow spider and it swelled up like crazy!
• The false widow spider lurked in the shadows, waiting to pounce on its unsuspecting prey.

noun a proper noun referring to a specific name or title

• The agalena spider is commonly found in North America.
• I saw an agalena spider in the garden yesterday.
• That agalena spider looks creepy, man.
• Her web was as intricate as an agalena's, carefully woven and delicate.