Are There Any Spiders With Wings

Do Spiders Have Wings?

False: Spiders Do Not Have Wings and Cannot Fly

Despite the image of a Dolomedes sp spider with wings that may have circulated online, it is a digitally altered image. Spiders do not have wings, and therefore cannot fly.

However, Some Spiders Can "Fly" Without Wings

Some tropical species may engage in a form of gliding called "ballooning" where they release a silk strand and use the wind to carry them through the air. This allows them to travel long distances and reach new habitats.