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I was cleaning the back yard where a pond once was and moved a rock. I found this little guy and was curious as to what kind of spider he/she might be. After looking at so many spiders I came across this site and thought you could help me id this guy. My guess is a woodlouse spider, dysdera crocata. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks Rosiecat
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- Submitted: Apr 1, 2019
- Photographed: Mar 28, 2019
- Spider: Dysdera crocata (Woodlouse Hunter)
- Location: Chilliwack , British Columbia, Canada
- Spotted Outdoors: Under rock, log, or debris
- Found in web?: Yes
- Attributes: Dorsal, Webs, In Retreat
Jul 23, 2024
Jul 23, 2024
Ogden, 
Hi, you got the ID! Dysdera crocata has weird-looking legs when it is on its back.
Is it really on its back? I love the colour, it really stood out when I lifted the rock. My friend thought I was weird taking pictures and not squishing him. Don’t worry he’s safe and sound in the garden
Good question, looking again I think it isn’t on its back. It looks like it is in a defensive posture with its legs pulled up and bent to cover its body, especially the cephalothorax. The third legs are in the normal downward position. Thanks for not squishing 🙂 I’m getting accustomed to people thinking I’m weird for my photography subject matter. It’s hard to find anyone I know who wants to see my photos.
I think when it comes to spiders and other bees and bugs, people have a little too much fear aggression and kill them rather than think how important they are and that they have their own right to life. I’m not against eating things but I’m not ok with killing for no purpose.
I totally agree. My husband and I just had the same conversation. We were talking about how in some science fiction prisoners of the protagonist are never killed, a better solution can always be found. We’re anti- death penalty, more killing doesn’t make life better. The basic consensus of this site is that other animals should only be killed if there isn’t a more humane option and if there is an immediate true health threat to people.