Arachnids Names in English with Their Pictures

In this blog post, you will learn arachnids names in English with their pictures, categories, and lists. Arachnids are eight-legged animals that belong to the class Arachnida. They are different from insects because insects have six legs, while arachnids always have eight legs. Most arachnids live on land and include well-known creatures such as spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites. Learning these names will help English learners improve vocabulary and understand the natural world better.

What are Arachnids?

Arachnids are invertebrate animals with a hard outer body (exoskeleton). They usually have two main body parts (cephalothorax and abdomen) and eight legs. Many arachnids are predators and help control insects in nature.

Examples:

• A spider builds webs to catch insects.
• A scorpion uses its sting for protection.

Main Features of Arachnids

• Eight legs (not six like insects)
• Two body parts
• No wings
• Exoskeleton covering
• Many are predators

Categories of Arachnids

Arachnids are divided into many groups:

1. Spiders → Orb-weaver, Tarantula, Black Widow
2. Scorpions → Desert Scorpion, Emperor Scorpion
3. Ticks → Deer Tick, Dog Tick
4. Mites → Dust Mite, Spider Mite
5. Harvestmen (Daddy Longlegs)
6. Whip Scorpions & Vinegaroons
7. Solifugae (Camel Spiders)
8. Pseudoscorpions

Common Arachnids Names with Pictures

Here are 20 common arachnids with short descriptions:

1. Spider → The most common arachnid, builds webs to trap insects.
2. Tarantula → A large, hairy spider often kept as a pet.
3. Black Widow Spider → Known for its poisonous bite and red hourglass mark.
4. Wolf Spider → Hunts insects without using a web.
5. Orb-Weaver Spider → Famous for spinning round and beautiful webs.
6. Jumping Spider → Small spider with big eyes that jumps on prey.
7. Crab Spider → Looks like a crab and waits for prey on flowers.
8. Scorpion → Has pincers and a stinger on its tail for defense.
9. Emperor Scorpion → One of the largest scorpions, black in color.
10. Desert Scorpion → Lives in dry deserts and hides under rocks.
11. Tick → Small blood-sucking arachnid that lives on animals and humans.
12. Deer Tick → Known for spreading Lyme disease in humans.
13. Dog Tick → Common on pets and farm animals.
14. Mite → Tiny arachnid, some live in soil or on plants.
15. Dust Mite → Very small mite found in homes, causes allergies.
16. Spider Mite → A plant pest that damages crops and gardens.
17. Harvestman (Daddy Longlegs) → Long legs but harmless to humans.
18. Whip Scorpion (Vinegaroon) → Sprays vinegar-like liquid for defense.
19. Camel Spider (Solifugae) → Desert arachnid with strong jaws but no venom.
20. Pseudoscorpion → Tiny arachnid that looks like a scorpion but has no tail sting.

Arachnids Names with Categories

Category	Examples
Spiders	Tarantula, Black Widow, Wolf Spider, Orb-Weaver, Crab Spider, Jumping Spider
Scorpions	Emperor Scorpion, Desert Scorpion
Ticks	Deer Tick, Dog Tick
Mites	Dust Mite, Spider Mite
Others	Harvestman, Whip Scorpion, Camel Spider, Pseudoscorpion

A–Z List of Arachnids Names in English