Eratigena

Picture ID 53790

Picture of Eratigena - Dorsal
  • Submitted by: 
    Kenzie162
  • Submitted: Feb 27, 2019
  • Photographed: Feb 27, 2019
  • Spider: Eratigena
  • Location: Taholah, Washington, United States
  • Spotted Outdoors: Ground layer (leaf litter, dirt, grass, etc)
  • Found in web?: Yes
  • Attributes: Dorsal
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ItsyBitsy

Hi, this is a Giant House Spider, Eratigena duellica or E. saeva.

ItsyBitsy

Like most spiders they have venom but are unlikely to bite except in self-defense and are not considered to be of medical significance.

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