Recluse, Familiar-Faced Spider Might Live Near Your Idaho Shed

Spiders outnumber humans by an astronomical number. One of the most antisocial species of spiders can be found in abundance throughout North America, and when you come across one you might, for an instance, be reminded of a familiar family pet.

My fear of spiders dissolved years ago. My dad used to tell me about times I would run out of a room shrieking as a kid like I'd just seen a monster. Nowadays, I get called on to remove spiders from our home, and most of the time I try to relocate them outdoors as gently as possible.

If you happen to come across one of these friendly-faced arachnids, just let them proceed with their day. Maybe they'll allow you a photo before they scurry away.

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One online source estimates the world's population of spiders to be roughly 20 quadrillion. There's a species of spider that most have likely never noticed in their lifetime. This is due to its hermit-like personality, but it means no harm; they're the Bigfoot of the spider world.

The Cat Face Orb Spider can be found throughout Idaho and most of North America. It got its name because if viewed at the right angle, it has facial characteristics like that of most household cats. The Araneus gemmoides enjoys hiding out under building overhangs or near windows so they can catch flys, according to the blog Bug Eric.

One of these spiders was recently recorded in Chubbuck, Idaho, while prowling for food. They are really interesting spiders and have very cool features indeed.

If you happen to come across one of these friendly-faced arachnids, just let them proceed with their day. Maybe they'll allow you a photo before they scurry away.