Dysdera

Picture ID 58447

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I found this on my living room floor! I’m so glad my 2 year old didn’t see it as he may of tried to pick it up , would love to know if it’s safe

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hb1992
Submitted: Apr 27, 2019
Photographed: Apr 27, 2019
Spider: Dysdera
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne/ South Shields , United Kingdom
Spotted Indoors: Other
Found in web?: No
Attributes: Dorsal

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Hb1992

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April 27, 2019 5:24 pm

Can anyone help indentify this please

bdmtss

April 27, 2019 7:52 pm

Looks like it could be a Woodlouse spider AKA “Sow Bug Killer” or one of its close relatives. If so then its bite is virtually harmless, despite its menacing appearance.

TangledWeb

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April 27, 2019 8:40 pm

I agree, it looks like a Dysdera species.

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