Unidentified

Picture ID 25150

Comments & ID Thoughts

Possibly a juvenile of the Araneus genus. It's about 5mm in length measuring from the top of the head to the end of the abdomen. It was found in a potted jasmine plant in a store, so the exact origin is unknown; however the plant was grown in Canada. I assume the spider was on the plant before it arrived at the store as the plant pot was wrapped in a plastic cover which would have made it hard for the spider to climb up.

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draconius
Submitted: Jul 17, 2018
Photographed: Jul 16, 2018
Spider: Unidentified
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Spotted Indoors: Other
Found in web?: No
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Draconius

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July 17, 2018 9:15 pm

Just an addendum: the spider appears to be female and is a web building species. I am currently keeping it and feeding it aphids, but am unsure as to wether I should release it as she is doing fine (and has gotten fatter)!