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Trachelas pacificus

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Bullheaded sac spider - Trachelas pacificus? Got bit by this guy, very mild sting, no discomfort after initial bite. Roughly 1 in.

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TangledWeb

I think you’re correct. The species has 2 arched lines of 4 eyes, like a lemon on its side. The top row is visible in your photo. Thanks for the info about what the bite feels like. I don’t think anyone else has told us what it feels like. It’s useful info for us when we are trying to answer questions about whether a spider might have bit someone. We also use the “what it feels like” for people who are afraid of getting bitten by a certain spider. For many US species, the answer is: nothing or a like… Read more »

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