Micrathena mitrata, the white micrathena, is a species of orb weaver in the family of spiders known as Araneidae. It is found in a range from the United States to Brazil.
Tag: Arachnida
Poison Ivy Leaf Mite (Aculops rhois)
Aculops rhois, the poison ivy gall mite, is a species of Eriophyid mite found in North America. They form galls in poison ivy as well as other members of North American Toxicodendron and some species of Rhus (including fragrant sumac).
Long-bodied Cellar Spider (Pholcus phalangioides)
Red-femured Spotted Orbweaver (Neoscona domiciliorum)
Neoscona domiciliorum, commonly known as the spotted orbweaver or redfemured spotted orbweaver, is a spider in the family Araneidae. The specific epithet domiciliorum means “of dwellings” in Latin and refers to the fact that this species is often found living on buildings. It is endemic to the United States southeast of a line joining Texas, Indiana and Massachusetts.
American Dog Tick (Dermacentor variabilis)
Dermacentor variabilis, also known as the American dog tick or wood tick, is a species of tick that is known to carry bacteria responsible for several diseases in humans, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia (Francisella tularensis). It is one of the most well-known hard ticks. Diseases are spread when it sucks blood from the host, which could take several days for the host to experience some symptoms.