# Spider ID

- **Website:** <https://spiders.us>
- **Primary alias:** `spiders.us`

## Description

Spider ID is an innovative platform dedicated to demystifying spiders and fostering a community-focused approach to spider identification and education. Originally launched as Spiders.us in 2011, the site has evolved into a vibrant resource that combines a pictorial library with interactive features aimed at dispelling myths surrounding these often-misunderstood creatures. Users can register to submit photos, engage in discussions, and help identify various spider species, enriching the database with their contributions.

The upcoming launch of the new Spider ID in Summer 2024 promises to enhance user experience, featuring improved data visualization and advanced filtering options for both spider species and submitted images. The community thrives on shared knowledge, offering a welcoming space for enthusiasts and the curious alike. Spider ID is not just a web resource; it embodies the legacy of co-founder Mandy Howe, a passionate advocate for arachnology. Overall, Spider ID stands as a testament to the dedication towards fostering an appreciation for spiders while providing accurate and accessible resources for everyone.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Biology _(under Science and Education)_
- 🎸 Hobbies and Leisure

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/spideridcom)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/spideridcom)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/spiderid)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG, SVG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id8tqDkG2b/w/820/h/197/theme/light/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1722161655180)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id8tqDkG2b/w/300/h/300/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1722161655273)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crail | #c25a3d | accent |
| Ship Gray | #353336 | dark |
| Cararra | #efeee9 | light |

## Fonts

- Lato — asset _(google)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id8tqDkG2b/w/1500/h/500/id6HFjjA5m.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1722161655057)

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