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Selenops
(Flatties)

Picture ID 96421

Picture of Selenops (Flatties) - Dorsal

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Spider found in mailbox. No web. looks very flat & about the size of a nickel. Any ideas if its dangerous?

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misty9180
Submitted: Nov 27, 2019
Photographed: Nov 27, 2019
Spider: Selenops (Flatties)
Location: Sarasota , Florida, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
Found in web?: No
Attributes: Dorsal

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November 27, 2019 3:35 pm

Hi, this is a Flattie (Selenops sp.). They’re not considered to be of medical concern.

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Reply to ItsyBitsy

December 20, 2019 8:10 am

Thank you very much

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