The appropriately named giant golden orb-weaver grows 1.1” to 2” (30 – 50 mm) and has a ginormous leg span of up to 7.8” (200 mm). This species is one of the largest orb-weaver spiders. Many other spiders prefer to hide. However, the Northern Jewelled spider prefers to attract insects with its vividly-colored body. Also called golden silk orb-weavers, these arachnids from the subfamily Nephilinae spin some of the most beautiful webs. Other names for this fascinating spider include ‘banana spider’ and ‘giant wood spider.’ Cellar spiders get their name from the fact they like to live in dark places. You will often find them in garages, on ceilings, in cellars, and in caves. Other names for them include daddy long-legs and skull spiders – this is because their cephalothorax looks like a skull.

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The woodlouse spider has many names, including "sowbug killer", "woodlouse hunter" and "slater spider", which all refer to the fact that it feeds on woodlice. This spider is a colourful one, with three pairs of eyes, a dark red body and a yellow stomach. Males grow to 15mm but females can reach twice that. Where you’ll find them: They tend to like to hang out around the foundations of homes, but Potzler says that sometimes males will find their way inside while looking for a mate. Unlike most other spiders, brown recluses have 3 pairs of eyes rather than 4. They usually scurry away when they feel threatened but if cornered, they may bite. This can result in serious skin tissue injury if not treated properly. There’s a zig-zag pattern in the central portion of the spider web which can be seen as a warning to birds not to fly into it and destroy it.

False widows, which are found in homes and outbuildings, are believed to have arrived in Britain in Torquay, Devon around 1879 from the Canary Islands and feast on flies and small insects. Common in Southern US and Mexico, the Orizaba Spotted Orbweaver, this spider is known for its colorful abdomen. Many predators see it as a potentially poisonous species due to its shape, vivid coloring, and the small thorns or abdominal projections that can sting. 14. Northern Jewelled Spider Northern Jewelled Spider The cross spider is basically the European garden spider. Males range from 5-13mm and females grow from 6-20mm.