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Parasteatoda tepidariorum
(Common House Spider)

Picture ID 7686

Picture of Parasteatoda tepidariorum (Common House Spider) - Male - Dorsal

Comments & ID Thoughts

This is my daughter's catch today. I believe it may be Metaltella simoni
(Hacklemesh Weaver). But I'd love to know for certain.

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ItsyBitsy

Hi, this one looks like an immature male Common House Spider, Parasteatoda tepidariorum.

ItsyBitsy

Additional Pictures

Picture of Parasteatoda tepidariorum (Common House Spider) - Dorsal Enlarge Picture
Picture of Parasteatoda tepidariorum (Common House Spider) - Female - Egg sacs,Spiderlings Enlarge Picture
Picture of Parasteatoda tepidariorum (Common House Spider) - Female - Dorsal,Egg sacs,Spiderlings,Webs Enlarge Picture
Picture of Parasteatoda tepidariorum (Common House Spider) - Male,Female - Lateral Enlarge Picture