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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195815.

First guess is a common house spider.... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195811.

A funnel weaver, maybe a domestic house spider.... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195807.

Thats my vote also.... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195805.

The eyes look more like Dolomedes.... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195809.

That small its just a baby yet, Ones I have played with could almost cover the palm of my hand. Called goden huntsman where I am, AKA giant crab spider. Species Olios giganteus - BugGuide.Net... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195813.

A dark fishing spider, quite harmless. Species Dolomedes tenebrosus - BugGuide.Net... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195817.

Indoors, recluse can pick the darndest places to hide. This one though, is a wolf spider. At least they are not dangerous at all.... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195819.

This one is a fishing spider. Got recluse ? these will eat them.... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195757.

I just noticed the white bands on the pedipalps, this could be twin flagged jumper. Species Anasaitis canosa - Twinflagged Jumping Spider - BugGuide.Net... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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loop000 commented on picture ID 195757.

Thanks for the info.... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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RedsWildExotics commented on picture ID 194589.

Hard to tell for sure with that photo but I can tell you it's not a rose hair. If the underside white If so it's a Aphonopelma seemanni if not it's could either be a Grammostola pulchripes or a Acanthoscurria geniculata... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 195805.

It may be a male nursery web spider. Pisaurina mira. https://bugguide.net/node/view/2245996/bgimage... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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0959kedi commented on picture ID 195801.

A male from genus Latrodectus.... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195797.

I can't tell if this is a huntsman or running crab spider, either way, cool spider.... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195793.

A wall spider, some are like speck size. Fascinating watching them catch prey. Genus Oecobius - Wall spiders - BugGuide.Net wall spider captures prey (youtube.com)... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195791.

An Agelenopsis grass spider. Quite harmless... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195787.

A carolina wolf spider. I had a back yard full of them in the high desert California. Species Hogna carolinensis - Carolina Wolf Spider - BugGuide.Net... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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0959kedi commented on picture ID 195795.

I don't know. Maybe a recluse, maybe from Filistatidae or something different. It's hard to tell from this pictures.... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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helpmeidspiderpls commented on picture ID 195795.

Sorry this is the best one I got since it was so small the camera wouldn't focus on it, I'm thinking it's a wolf spider or some sort of other common tiny spider though, what do you think? Thanks.... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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0959kedi commented on picture ID 195795.

Can you take closer pictures with more light?... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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0959kedi commented on picture ID 195787.

Lycosidae... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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0959kedi commented on picture ID 195739.

By the way can you ID my false widow pictures(paykulliana, triangulosa and albomaculata) when you have time?... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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0959kedi commented on picture ID 195739.

I thought of brown widow but I did leave it in the genus-level because I don't know about other widow species of US :)... Discussion Thread

May 16, 2024
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TangledWeb commented on picture ID 195739.

The hourglass of Brown Widows is wider than on Black Widows. You did the best thing by giving the taxon level that you are comfortably confident of. Thanks for helping!... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195779.

A funnel weaver. very harmless. Species Barronopsis texana - BugGuide.Net... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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BoldJumper33 commented on picture ID 195785.

Thank you for the ID! Really appreciate it!... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 195691.

Oh very interesting. Now that I look at the other spider I can see its pattern. I think the bigger spider has attacked the smaller one and has subdued it using silk to eat it. It's pattern is quite like other spiders in the genus Ctenus... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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mazurati commented on picture ID 195691.

Thank you! It does look like a Ctenus medius, and it seems to be pretty common in our area. The spider underneath was shrinked and it actually opened up and started walking as I put it outside. It didn't looked like a Ctenus medius, it was smaller and thinner.... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 195691.

It might possibly be this one. Ctenus medius. I think it has just molted..and the "spider" underneath is its shed skin..a spiders colors after molting are always more vibrant https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/118944272 https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/209389467... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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0959kedi commented on picture ID 195657.

Noble False Widow - Steatoda nobilis.... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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0959kedi commented on picture ID 195667.

Yes, woodlouse. Genus Dysdera, female.... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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0959kedi commented on picture ID 195679.

I believe it's genus Alopecosa.... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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0959kedi commented on picture ID 195739.

Genus Latrodectus.... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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0959kedi commented on picture ID 195753.

Mother spider with her spiderlings - family Lycosidae.... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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0959kedi commented on picture ID 195775.

Yes, one of the false widows. Steatoda bipunctata, female. Also known as Common False Widow or Rabbit Hutch Spider. Edit: Likely S. bipunctata but also can be S. paykulliana. Do you have better pictures of it?... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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0959kedi commented on picture ID 195765.

Probably one of the widows - genus Latrodectus, male.... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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0959kedi commented on picture ID 195771.

A female from the family Nephilidae. Probably genus Trichonephila. iNaturalist's AI guessed it could be the Australian golden orb weaver (Trichonephila edulis) and their photograps looks similiar but we need an expert to ID more correctly.... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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0959kedi commented on picture ID 195777.

Yes it is a false widow. Noble False Widow - Steatoda nobilis, female. Many websites say they are "the most venomous spider of UK". They are calm, just don't mishandle them(or don't handle at all) and it wouldn't bite you. Even if it bites you serious medical problems are rare.... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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0959kedi commented on picture ID 195773.

Steatoda triangulosa, harmless.... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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MishGP commented on picture ID 195761.

Thanks! I figured it was harmless. I'll just name it Harry and consider it as part of the family.... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195771.

We call them trash line orb weavers here in the states. Yours is not the Cyclosa genus however. could be one of your gold silk orb weavers. Spiders - The Australian Museum... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195763.

Yes. Seems a little young yet.... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195761.

Not much to work with here, but some type of orb weaver. harmless.... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195759.

Yes, bold jumper. They can bite if trapped say between fingers playing with them. You will probably feel it but not toxic to humans or pets. These are likely a more popular pet spider than tarantulas. Your lucky, most people hunting them rarely find them. Species Phidippus audax - Bold Jumper - BugGuide.Ne... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195757.

One of the Phidippus audax group of jumping spider, cool little things. audax group - BugGuide.Net... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195767.

Close, this is a triangulate spider, Steatoda triangulosa. Harmless. One spent her life in my pantry eating pest bettles. Species Steatoda triangulosa - BugGuide.Net... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195769.

Looks like Eratigena funnel weaver, certainly nothing of concern. This includes the giant house spider and hobo spider. Genus Eratigena - BugGuide.Net... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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TNBlackWidow commented on picture ID 134470.

What's that orange thing to the left of the spider?!?... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 195735.

Welcome to Ireland. I have lived here all my life and I have no idea what it is either. Other than the fact that it looks like it could be an immature male..because it's pedipalps are so large and pale. And it's leg proportions resemble those of a young cobweb spider.... I have no clue. How large was it.... Discussion Thread

May 15, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195743.

Quite possibly. They are a pantropical spider. I had a couple about living in Texas, Mine I think were univittata species, basically the same.... Discussion Thread

May 14, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 195751.

There's a chance it is this one.... Cicurina cicur...based on the coloration and the shape of the visible spinnerets... Its hard to be sure though without a good picrure of the eyes. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/139896792... Discussion Thread

May 14, 2024
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spidererer commented on picture ID 195743.

Appears to be this one: https://spiderid.com/spider/scytodidae/scytodes/thoracica/... Discussion Thread

May 14, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 195733.

Yes I agree. With those hairy legs I would be almost certain that it is a house spider in the genus Eratigena. They look scary but they are shy harmless creatures. It will do well outside... in an area with a few hiding spots.....if you don't want it back in your shed.... Discussion Thread

May 14, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195737.

A jumping spider, but can't see enough for certainty. Likely Phidippus audax Species Phidippus audax - Bold Jumper - BugGuide.Net... Discussion Thread

May 14, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195733.

You might look through your common house spiders. A shed is a great place for it.... Discussion Thread

May 14, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195741.

A Tigrosa wolf spider. Female with her egg sac in tow. Species Tigrosa georgicola - BugGuide.Net... Discussion Thread

May 14, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195743.

A spitting spider, harmless. Not certain which one.... Discussion Thread

May 14, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195745.

A bark crab spider I believe. harmless. Genus Bassaniana - Bark Crab Spiders - BugGuide.Net... Discussion Thread

May 14, 2024
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Onigumoz commented on picture ID 154491.

Maybe you can call them Neoscona Sagittaiapetus, which literally means Giant Arrowhead?... Discussion Thread

May 14, 2024
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Question commented on picture ID 195733.

Looking at the pics of Irish spiders on this site it looks most like a Window Lace Weaver if that helps - OP... Discussion Thread

May 14, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195713.

A funnel weaver, similar to grass spider. Likely Hololena genus. While they can bite if mashed against skin, they are not dangerous at all. Genus Hololena - BugGuide.Net Not common indoors, but here is a similar that lived here on my desk lamp: Discussion Thread

May 14, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195721.

A cool huntsman spider. Very harmless. Species Heteropoda venatoria - Huntsman Spider - BugGuide.Net... Discussion Thread

May 14, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195725.

A black lace weaver I believe. Family Amaurobiidae - Hacklemesh Weavers - BugGuide.Net... Discussion Thread

May 14, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195731.

That is one of your camel spiders. Order Solifugae. Very harmless, great for garden pest control. Order Solifugae - Windscorpions - BugGuide.Net... Discussion Thread

May 14, 2024
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Arachniphoby commented on picture ID 195727.

False western black widow in web….... Discussion Thread

May 14, 2024
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Arachniphoby commented on picture ID 195729.

Pretty sure a false black widow... Discussion Thread

May 14, 2024
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TangledWeb commented on picture ID 195670.

Sorry you're stuck at the UNIX Epoch, Jan 1, 1970 https://www.baeldung.com/linux/epoch-time We've had many uploads break up and default to that recently. Please try staying on thr site longer while you upload. It can appear to be completed before it actually is. Good luck!... Discussion Thread

May 13, 2024
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TangledWeb commented on picture ID 195693.

That's my best guess too. There isn't any other USA spiders with these colors and translucent green legs, that I know of. It's the right time of yesr for spiderlings too.... Discussion Thread

May 13, 2024
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eli_ commented on picture ID 195695.

Found in web?: that should be NO since this is a jumping spider... Discussion Thread

May 13, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 195693.

I wonder if it is a spiderling of Leucauge venusta (Orchard Orb-weaver) https://spiderid.com/picture/56583/... Discussion Thread

May 13, 2024
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mazurati commented on picture ID 195691.

As I approached it to take out of the house, it started to run fast and jump towards the exit door.... Discussion Thread

May 13, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 195673.

Pisaura mirabilis... Discussion Thread

May 13, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 195675.

I think this is a female nursery web spider. Pisaura mirabilis https://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/nursery-web-spider... Discussion Thread

May 13, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 195677.

I think it may be a male Pardosa wolf spider. There is a chance that It may be P. saltans as the bottom part of its legs are pale. But there are many very similar little spiders present in the UK https://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/pardosa-lugubris... Discussion Thread

May 13, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195653.

To my know, there are 5 species in north America. I have been up close and personal with all of them. I am wondering if these could be a morph with widows from Mexico and south, a new immigrant, or yet a new species. Somthing to put under a microscope. World spider catalog has been little help, but haven't looked through inaturalist.... Discussion Thread

May 13, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 195653.

I have never seen any of them in person ...but I have seen the odd (admittedlyvery few) pictures of them as a light reddish brown https://bugguide.net/node/view/1891735/bgimage https://bugguide.net/node/view/939525/bgimage... Discussion Thread

May 13, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195653.

No, I am not sure, but I have never seena black widow this light in colors either.... Discussion Thread

May 12, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195663.

Not Herpyllus genus, but close cousin.... Discussion Thread

May 12, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195661.

Castinaria genus ground sac spider, not dangerous. Species Castianeira crocata - BugGuide.Net... Discussion Thread

May 12, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 195653.

Are you sure Dan. I have never seen a picture of a brown widow with a single red/orange stripe down its back like that.... Discussion Thread

May 12, 2024
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THECreatureLover commented on picture ID 195659.

Thanks... Discussion Thread

May 12, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195653.

Brown widow.... Discussion Thread

May 12, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195659.

Southern black widow.... Discussion Thread

May 12, 2024
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Odude781 commented on picture ID 195653.

Thank you. I suspected the same after making the post. I always thought the hourglass shape was on the back so the stripe threw me off. I decided to try and identify the spider again after posting here and realized my mistake.... Discussion Thread

May 12, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 195653.

I am pretty sure this is one of the widow spiders. They all start out ...as spiderlings ...quite colorful and usually lose the color as they mature. Some black widows retain their color into adulthood. I think this is Latrodectus hesperus ...the western black widow....because..as far as I can see ....it is the only one present in New Mexico. https://bugguide.net/node/view/2012183/bgimage... Discussion Thread

May 12, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 195649.

I think it is a giant crab spider in the genus Eusparassus Apparently the only species in the genus present on cyprus is Eusparassus walckenaeri https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/84513217... Discussion Thread

May 12, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 195651.

This is a house spider in the genus Eratigena There are a few species in the genus present in the UK and it is difficult to tell them apart.... Discussion Thread

May 12, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 195647.

I think it is a little female running crab spider. Probably in the genus Philodromus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/61493078... Discussion Thread

May 12, 2024
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SpiderNet commented on picture ID 191226.

This is a female crowned orbweaver.... Discussion Thread

May 12, 2024
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SpiderNet commented on picture ID 193653.

This is a male black lace weaver.... Discussion Thread

May 12, 2024
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SpiderNet commented on picture ID 195605.

Tigrosa Helluo is correct.... Discussion Thread

May 12, 2024
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SpiderNet commented on picture ID 195621.

This is a female dark fishing spider.... Discussion Thread

May 12, 2024
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SpiderNet commented on picture ID 194205.

This is a female black lace weaver spider... Discussion Thread

May 12, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 195633.

This isn't a spider but another type of arachnid called ...an opilione It might be in the genus Leiobunum like this one but I know very little about them https://bugguide.net/node/view/1258942/bgimage... Discussion Thread

May 12, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 195621.

Oh great. Thanks Dan.... Discussion Thread

May 12, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 195615.

A slender crab spider. Tibellus genus. Genus Tibellus - Slender Crab Spiders - BugGuide.Net... Discussion Thread

May 12, 2024