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Zosis geniculata
(Grey House Spider)

Picture ID 97642

Picture of Zosis geniculata (Grey House Spider) - Dorsal,Webs
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ItsyBitsy

Uloboridae, Zosis geniculata (Grey House Spider). This family of spiders is unique, they lack venom glands! So they are not venomous.

TangledWeb

Cool! So,this is the species that is the reason we say, “ALMOST all spiders have venom.” I was trying to remember which species had a reference to being bent at a sharp angle (geniculate) in its name.

ItsyBitsy

Yes, the family Uloboridae is.

TangledWeb

Please check this one when you have time. https://spiderid.com/picture/97903/ Are there Brown Widows in Canada or is a different cute little spider? Thanks!

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