Nettle Caterpillar
Nettle Caterpillars in Nettle Caterpillars are an invasive species in Hawaii, which means that if you find them on your property they should be eliminated. However, don’t try to eliminate them yourself as they will sting you, and their stings cause a very painful itching and burning sensation. There are no benefits to nettle caterpillars, […]
Lesser Brown Scorpion
Lesser Brown Scorpion in Lesser brown scorpions are not native to the islands. Thought to originate in Africa, lesser brown scorpions were introduced as pets and have since become common. Even though they’re desert creatures, lesser brown scorpions are well suited to our tropical climate, lesser brown scorpions spend the day in hiding and emerge […]
Crab Spider
Crab Spiders in There are two types of crab spiders commonly found here on the islands and they can be difficult to tell apart. One crab spider is white with black spots and red spines; the other more common type is yellow-brown with two distinct white speckles on its back. Crab spider populations ramp up […]
Cane Spider
Cane Spiders in Cane Spiders are the largest spider species found in Hawaii and they go by many alternate names including banana spider, giant crab spider, and brown huntsman. With their impressive size, startlingly fast speed, and impressive jumping ability, they can seem quite frightening – especially if you already have a healthy case of […]
Brown Violin Spider
Brown Violin Spiders in Brown violin spiders, also known as brown recluse spiders, are a distinctive arachnid species found in . While their name may sound ominous, it’s important to understand their habits and behaviors for coexistence. Recognized by their violin-shaped markings on the cephalothorax, these spiders play a role in managing local insect populations. […]
Wolf Spider
Wolf Spiders in Since Wolf Spiders do not build webs to capture prey, they are active hunters throughout the day and night. The vision of a Wolf Spider is impressive at night as it maximizes its vision with the use of reflection. The reflective capabilities could be observed if you happened to shine a flashlight […]
Orb-Weaver Spider
Orb-Weavers Spiders in Also known as a garden spider, the orb-weaver spiders are non-aggressive spiders that can be found in gardens, fields, and wooded areas. These spiders are found throughout the world (minus the Arctic regions) and are commonly known in cultures for their large, circle-shaped webs. These spiders are easy to see with their […]
Yellow Garden Spider
Yellow Garden Spiders in In order to avoid exposure to the wind, yellow garden spiders will spin their webs near plants in open sunny areas so maximize sun exposure and concealment from the wind. The zig-zac X-shape of the spider’s web is called a “stabilimentum,” and is known to eat and respin its web each […]
Black Widow Spider
Black Widow Spiders in The brown widow spider came to the U.S. through the state of Florida in the 1990s. They are also known as cobweb spiders because of their irregular webs. The brown widow is similar to the black widow spider, but the hourglass of the black widow is bright red while the brown […]