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Common Spiders of North America

by Richard A. Bradley

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A visual field guide to North America’s commonly encountered spiders

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A visual field guide to North America’s commonly encountered spiders

Covering all 68 North American spider families, Richard A. Bradley’s guide pairs identification tools with an introduction to spider biology and anatomy. Nearly 500 species are represented through color plates and descriptions that note common names, habitats, geographic ranges, and observed behaviors. Group keys organize identification around visible features—including web patterns and morphology—giving outdoor observers practical ways to distinguish spiders in the field. The book also places individual species within the wider diversity and ecological role of arachnids.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Naturalists who want help identifying spiders they encounter
  • Field-guide users interested in North American invertebrates
  • Readers seeking visual reference material on spider families, anatomy, and habitats

Themes

Spider identificationNorth American biodiversityArachnid biologyHabitats and geographic distributionEcology

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Book overview

This stunning field guide provides a comprehensive resource for identifying and appreciating nearly 500 species of spiders.

Arachnids are among the most diverse groups of terrestrial invertebrates, yet they are among the least studied and understood. This is the most comprehensive field guide to all 68 spider families in North America, with beautiful illustrations of 469 of the most commonly encountered species. Group keys enable accurate identification by web pattern, morphology, and other observable details, and species descriptions include tips to help everyday naturalists identify spiders, as well as their common names, typical habitat, geographic distribution, and behavioral notes. A concise illustrated introduction to spider biology and anatomy explains spider relationships. Featuring 82 gorgeous color plates, this book is an accessible and detailed resource for curious naturalists who want to understand this ubiquitous and ecologically critical component of our biosphere.
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