Pholcus phalangioides
(Long-bodied Cellar Spider)

Picture ID 5764

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I believe this is a Brown Recluse, am I correct??

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jhamm81
Submitted: Feb 20, 2018
Photographed: Feb 20, 2018
Spider: Pholcus phalangioides (Long-bodied Cellar Spider)
Location: Springfield, Missouri, United States
Spotted Indoors: Basement or Cellar
Found in web?: Yes
Attributes: Dorsal

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ItsyBitsy

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February 21, 2018 9:39 am

Hi, welcome to Spider ID. 🙂 This is a Long-bodied Cellar Spider, Pholcus phalangioides. These are beneficial and can actually prey on those less desirable species.

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Pholcus phalangioides (Long-bodied Cellar Spider)

Picture ID 5764

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(Long-bodied Cellar Spider)