Zoropsis spinimana

Picture ID 3089

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2.5 to 3inches long.

Submitted by:
yayacats
Submitted: Dec 19, 2017
Photographed: Dec 18, 2017
Spider: Zoropsis spinimana
Sex:
Male,
Maturity:
Adult
Location: Fremont, Ca., California, United States
Spotted Indoors: Other
Found in web?: No
Attributes: Ventral

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ItsyBitsy

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December 19, 2017 10:56 pm

I assume this is the same individual as in the other image? Zoropsis spinimana, mature male.

YayaCats

Photo Owner

Reply to ItsyBitsy

December 20, 2017 9:06 am

Yes, I posted both.

YayaCats

Photo Owner

December 20, 2017 9:04 am

So, it looks is like this spider is identified, what can you tell me about it. Is it invasive to Northern Ca, (San Francisco bay area). Is it’s bite harmful to humans, do I relocate it, or do I destroy it? I would only destroy if it’s harmful to humans and surrounding species.

ItsyBitsy

Moderator

Reply to YayaCats

December 20, 2017 9:21 am

They are native to the Mediterranean and coastal countries of northern Africa. They’re not considered to be of medical significance and are relatively recently introduced to CA (mid 1990’s). I don’t really know how they’re affecting native species, controlling them is unnecessary according to this: http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74143.html

YayaCats

Photo Owner

Reply to ItsyBitsy

December 26, 2017 9:32 pm

So, is it a good idea to relocate it, if so, where is best?

ItsyBitsy

Moderator

Reply to YayaCats

December 26, 2017 11:50 pm

If you would like to release him I would let him go away from the perimeter of your home so that he doesn’t find his way back in, and in leaf litter or vegetation.