Spider IdentifierAdd a clear photo
Use a close, well-lit view from above without approaching or touching the spider.
Photo identification
Identify a spider
Add up to three photos for a cautious identification of common North American spiders.
Upload spider photos
One to three JPEG, PNG, or WebP images, up to 10 MB each and 20 MB total. Photos are compressed before upload.
A clear, well-lit photo from above plus a side view works best.
A careful starting point
Three steps, with uncertainty kept visible.
Similar-looking spiders can be difficult to separate from a single image. The tool combines visible traits with broad location and explains why every suggestion may or may not fit.
Share broad location
An optional city or approximate location helps exclude species that are not found nearby.
Compare possible matches
Review what supports each candidate, what contradicts it, and when another photo is needed.
Search by what you see
Spider identification guides
Compare color with body shape, markings, web, behavior, and habitat. The guides help you collect better evidence before using the photo identifier.
Browse all identification guidesPrivate by default, cautious by design.
Photos and the optional broad location are sent only to the identification service and its AI provider for the current request. The app does not save them.
No account is required. Results keep uncertainty visible and never present an AI suggestion as professional confirmation.
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