What is included
Each species record contains common and scientific name, family, body length range, leg span, range states, web type, eye pattern, and at least one university extension or peer-reviewed source.
Coverage is intentionally weighted toward species relevant to human-built environments in North America.
How to cite
Cite as: Spider Pest Authority Species Dataset, accessed [date], https://spiderpestauthority.com/datasets/species-coverage.
References
- [1]World Spider Catalog - Natural History Museum Bern. Accessed June 2026.
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