SPIDERS.FYI / The digital spider museum
The interactive world map
Choose a region on the map or with the buttons. The selection connects species portraits with their habitats.
Natural Earth ↗ · Simplified geographic depiction without country borders.
Selected examples, not a complete distribution map. Markers represent regions, not occurrence records. Selection stays in this tab, without location access or storage.
North America
Sunlit structures offer places to watch active hunters. A region is not one uniform habitat; this example does not represent the entire continent.
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Hunting with an attentive gaze
Phidippus audax is a North American example of active hunting by jumping spiders.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.
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Spines in an orb web
Gasteracantha cancriformis shows how varied an orb weaver’s silhouette can be.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.South America
Our selection reaches from tropical canopies to the forest floor. The species have different ranges; they do not all inhabit the same rainforest.
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A tarantula among the branches
Avicularia avicularia introduces the arboreal tarantulas of South America.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.Diversity & species portraits
Spines in an orb web
Gasteracantha cancriformis shows how varied an orb weaver’s silhouette can be.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.
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A web for a community
Anelosimus eximius forms lasting social colonies, including in South American lowland rainforests.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.
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A wandering spider beyond the headlines
Phoneutria nigriventer deserves a factual account of its life, defence and venom.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.
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The Goliath birdeater
Theraphosa blondi · Size is only part of its story.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.Europe
Meadows, gardens and buildings offer different conditions. Season and microclimate influence which life stages we encounter.
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The wasp spider in the grass
Argiope bruennichi brings together striking markings, an orb web and a habitat close to home.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.
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The garden spider
Araneus diadematus · A familiar neighbour with a remarkable structure.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.
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The zebra jumping spider
Salticus scenicus · A small visual hunter on walls and fences.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.
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House spiders and their funnel retreat
The Eratigena atrica species group connects familiar house spiders with difficult identification questions.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.
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The cellar spider in the corner
Pholcus phalangioides can also be observed in Central European buildings.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.Africa
The portrait introduces dry shrub habitats in southern Africa. It covers neither all African spiders nor every habitat on the continent.
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Asia
Forest margins and tropical vegetation form distinct settings. The portraits distinguish native occurrence from introduction.
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Golden threads, new habitats
Trichonephila clavata shows why origin, present distribution and ecological effects are different questions.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.
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Hunting other hunters
Portia fimbriata shows the variety of jumping-spider behaviour, and why populations matter.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.Australia & Oceania
The selection shows Australian examples. It does not cover the full Pacific island region; each portrait gives its more specific range.
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A fan for courtship
Maratus volans connects Australian diversity with courtship through colour, movement and vibration.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.Diversity & species portraits
Hunting other hunters
Portia fimbriata shows the variety of jumping-spider behaviour, and why populations matter.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.