Eratigena duellica
(Giant House Spider)

Picture ID 54826

Picture of Eratigena duellica (Giant House Spider) - Dorsal

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By using Google Lens to scan image, finally found is possibly Dolomedes Tenebrosus - Dark Fishing Spider. ?
Have had 1 to 2 every month inside our house sense January.
Haven't been able to find a match on Google.com, or haven't been sure till now when was able to get a clear photo and scan it with app.

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CalumEwing

The color pattern is wrong for Dolomedes. This looks like the European House Spider, Eratigena atrica. It was introduced to North America in the late 20th century and is common throughout western Europe and the UK.

ItsyBitsy

The synonymy for E. atrica, dullica, and saeva as all E. atrica was undone after DNA testing. Back to E. duellica for this one.

TangledWeb

Thanks for catching and releasing! The food container plus stiff paper method is my favorite technique for transporting spiders and insects.

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