Dysdera crocata
(Woodlouse Hunter)

Picture ID 12759

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Woodland?

Submitted by:
baileyk3303
Submitted: May 11, 2018
Photographed: May 10, 2018
Spider: Dysdera crocata (Woodlouse Hunter)
Sex:
Female,
Maturity:
Adult
Location: Thornton, Colorado, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
Found in web?: No
Attributes: Ventral

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Baileyk3303

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May 11, 2018 11:23 am

Woodlouse Spider ? Is 1″ long next to ruler.

Baileyk3303

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May 11, 2018 11:23 am

Found on deck at night.

Baileyk3303

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May 11, 2018 11:27 am

Are they dangerous? Can they bite you and hurt you

ItsyBitsy

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Reply to Baileyk3303

May 11, 2018 1:25 pm

Yes, no, and yes. 🙂 This is a Woodlouse Hunter (Dysdera crocata), they’re not considered to be of medical significance (everyone’s immune system is different though), and like most spiders they do have venom and can bite.

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Picture ID 12759

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