Platycryptus californicus

Comments & ID Thoughts

This is our resident staircase spider, Stan/Fernando. He has been hanging out on the walls by the stairs for over a week (10 days+). We are quite fond of him. Based on a quick browse of spiders found in BC, I believe this is a Platycryptus californicus spider. Unsure if male or female—I'm new to Spider ID. / Hello from TangledWeb! Welcome to SpiderID and good job on the ID! Our regular comments sections aren't working right now, that's why I'm writing in your space. I can still do some moderator stuff while we wait for the comments to get fixed. The site is in the middle of a changeover. Your spider is an active hunter, not one that uses a web. Bugs will fly to a high point indoors, your spider picked a great place to hunt.

• Submitted by: 
  
  seastarspider
• Submitted: Jul 30, 2025
• Photographed: Jul 29, 2025
• Spider: Platycryptus californicus
• Location: South Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
• Spotted Indoors: Other
• Found in web?: No
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