'Along came a spider' that only lives in Idaho, say U of I researchers who discovered it

University of Idaho gets its own namesake ‘vandal’ spider

Research students identified a new species of spider that exclusively resides in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests of north-central Idaho.

'Along came a spider' that only lives in Idaho, say U of I researchers who discovered it

The Hexura vandal only lives in isolated pockets of forest in the Nez-Perce Clearwater National Forests.

Hexura vandal: Idaho's newest spider species was discovered by U of I researchers

University of Idaho has its own namesake arachnid after recent discovery deep in the Gem State woods

The newest member of the Vandal family is an ancient recluse who may inspire fear among people and prey.

U of I Researchers Discover New Spider Species in North Central Idaho

MOSCOW, ID — University of Idaho researchers have discovered a previously unknown spider species believed to live only in a small area of North Central Idaho. The nickel-sized, dark-colored spider was named Hexura vandal in honor of