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Dysdera crocata
(Woodlouse Hunter)

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Blurry photo I know, but was trying to prevent the cat from getting it!

Found indoors in my apartment on the floor - I live in the antelope valley region of California so a high desert environment.

Would love to know what type of spider this is!

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Its a woodlouse hunter Dysdera crocata…those jaws look scary but they are designed to kill woodlice…also known as pillbugs and rollypolys

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