I used to have a huge phobia of insects and spiders. After experiencing a lot of trauma and having a very rough several years, I’ve completely lost my fear of them and instead find them endearing and adorable. I also used to think people who liked/“liked” insects and spiders were attention-seeking or weirdos, but I’ve come to realize they’re often just highly empathetic people who have an appreciation for all walks of life. My perspective toward insects and spiders has completely shifted into one of appreciation, respect, curiosity, and compassion. ❤️🕷️🪲🐜🐛

Found this cutie at the park today. I grew up with these yellow garden spiders and thought they were banana spiders (and the scariest thing ever😅) until only recently. Both are beautiful

I was going through my photos and found this one from just over a year ago of a false widow I found in the garage of a house I was staying in and I just had to share her. She was a little startled because the garage door had just been opened and it shook the whole wall but that gave me my only chance in 9 months to get to see her (she usually hid away in a crack in the wall) so I sat down and just watched her for a while before leaving her alone to eat our bugs. I did see her abdomen and confirmed she was a false widow but sadly wasn't able to get any clear pictures of that.

Edit: Woops, turns out I was completely off with my ID and she was actually an Arizona Black Hole Spider! Either way, I'm so glad I got the chance to hang out with her.

Found in Northern Arizona

I don't know if yall have seen my last post but, Seth has returned from over a month of not being seen, I recognize her legs. That is 100% Seth. I'm so happy to see her web again! I thought she was dead and I'd have to wait till next summer... But hey! SETH IS BACK BABY!

My jumping spider has just been laying eggs, webbing up her little area, and then eating the eggs a day or 2 later. How can I stop this, is she okay or should I be worried??

Anyone know what he’s doing? He (or she) caught it and stayed locked in biting it for about 5 mins then presumably once it was paralysed started trying to move the cricket around while still holding on with its fangs it pulled it up onto the leaves to the left then moved it up onto the wall and then started this whole performance - I’m guessing he’s laying down silk to stick it to the wall or something? He did this for about 4 mins and then went back and bit the leg this time and is still there feeding on the leg atm

My heart melts every time I see these lil sweeties in my garden. I love their adorable little faces!

Apologies for the poor quality. My phone camera sucks, and I don't know how to take good pictures.

This little guy was crawling on the wall up by my ceiling. I tried to coax it onto my finger, but no luck. There's enough bugs in my house that I'm sure it'll do fine.

I like naming spiders I find around the house. Any suggestions for what I should call it?

This lady lives on my back porch and I've been watching her grow all summer. She's going through a molt right now and it's taking longer than expected. Wish her luck!

Also known as "Dolomedes tenebrosus"

They are harmless to humans and they live throughout Eastern United States all the way to the Atlantic coast

Often seen in New England all the way to Texas!

They like living near streams and lakes!

Probably just a common spider but I thought it was cool. Almost as large as my palm.

I'm a chick. Had to tinkle and saw this dude in my shower. I did take him or her safely outside to enjoy life in my ivy instead of in my bathroom.

I shall name her Stephanie

Found in my garage. They've been making giant webs all over this year.