Spider Forums http://www.spiders.us/forums/ en Thu, 23 May 2013 03:49:26 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.spiders.us/forums/images/misc/rss.png Spider Forums http://www.spiders.us/forums/ <![CDATA[Southern House Spider? I hope, it's been living here for a year]]> http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5729&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 03:21:15 GMT This spider has been living above our door frame for over a year now, I drop a fresh fly in it's "web" from time to time. Short strands, nothing fancy. I just realized, this spider could be a brown recluse so I really should check! I think it's a southern house spider. It has white banding around its leg joints, and two white specs on some of the eyes. She's shy, I can't get a good look at her. She definitely hides in one spot, she very rarely moves and really only comes out at night, and doesn't travel more than a few inches. Here are some pictures, the best I could get with my cell.

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]]> Spider and Arachnid Identification Dunce http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5729 Brown spider in NW Ohio http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5728&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 03:11:37 GMT I found this little guy in our bathroom at 9:00 pm. He was checking out his hair in the mirror. Hot date? Anyone know what this guy is? Sorry I... I found this little guy in our bathroom at 9:00 pm. He was checking out his hair in the mirror. Hot date?

Anyone know what this guy is? Sorry I don't have a better lens for the camera!

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]]> Spider and Arachnid Identification basicjim http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5728 Wolf Spider http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5725&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 01:02:48 GMT Wolf Spider but wondering what species? It was found northBay San Francisco Attachment 8082... Wolf Spider but wondering what species? It was found northBay San Francisco
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]]> Spider and Arachnid Identification alexdesignz http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5725 I live in Wareham, Ma. What is this spider? Is it dangerous? http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5724&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 00:38:33 GMT Is this spider poisonous? It was on the cement wall of the basement on5/22/13 at 4p.m. Is this spider poisonous? It was on the cement wall of the basement on5/22/13 at 4p.m.
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]]> Spider and Arachnid Identification justforfun2004 http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5724 is it a brown recluse? http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5723&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 00:08:56 GMT Hello, This was taken in our basement in Asheville, NC on 18MAY2013. It was hiding and had a web under the squarish lip of a rectangular mop bucket.... Hello,
This was taken in our basement in Asheville, NC on 18MAY2013. It was hiding and had a web under the squarish lip of a rectangular mop bucket.
Thanks so much!
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]]> Spider and Arachnid Identification 33bzimmer http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5723 Can You Help Me Identify this not so little guy. http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5722&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 23:05:46 GMT Location: Porterville, California Inside house, one found in closet, one in living room under shelf. Date 5/22/13 It has eight eyes, and as... Location: Porterville, California
Inside house, one found in closet, one in living room under shelf.

Date 5/22/13

It has eight eyes, and as you can see also on the one picture the pedipalps has a spring like part, very strange never seen this before. Thank You for you help.
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]]> Spider and Arachnid Identification cando559 http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5722 ID Challenge http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5721&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 22:57:58 GMT This ID request is only intended as a fun challenge for beginners. Admins., moderators, guides, editors and experts please hold your answers so the... This ID request is only intended as a fun challenge for beginners. Admins., moderators, guides, editors and experts please hold your answers so the beginners have a chance to figure it out. (Tip: The answer is not yet in our guide.) This spider can be found in eastern US states.
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]]> Spider and Arachnid Identification Itsy Bitsy http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5721 ID Challenge http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5720&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 18:35:19 GMT Would anyone be interested in occasional ID challenges? Images of less common species (nothing that can be reverse looked up by google images or... Would anyone be interested in occasional ID challenges? Images of less common species (nothing that can be reverse looked up by google images or that can't be IDed without a microscope) posted by senior members for less experienced members to try to ID. I think a multiple choice spider ID quiz would be neat too. ]]> Site News, Feedback, Questions and Answers Itsy Bitsy http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5720 Lots of spiders http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5719&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 16:16:53 GMT Hi everyone, I found these little ones in front of my door this evening. They are small but there are so many of them! They were all together... Hi everyone,

I found these little ones in front of my door this evening. They are small but there are so many of them!
They were all together before I touched them.

Any idea what they are ?

Location : Switzerland, alpin region but in a valley.

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]]> Spider and Arachnid Identification jujuelec http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5719 What is this spider called? :) http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5718&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 05:50:10 GMT Attachment 8069 (http://www.spiders.us/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8069)Attachment 8070... Click image for larger version.  Name: 20121209_101424.jpg  Views: 15  Size: 3.43 MB  ID: 8069Click image for larger version.  Name: 20121209_101523.jpg  Views: 9  Size: 3.28 MB  ID: 8070

Found this spider outside my house one morning.
I was wondering what kind of spider it is as it has a strange yellow pattern on its back.
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]]> Spider and Arachnid Identification zortar77 http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5718 What should I do with this house spider? http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5717&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 05:36:39 GMT I am absolute huge fan of spiders; they're my favorite animal. So it's no surprise that I get a little bit excited when I see one.

This particular spider looked like a black widow but did not have the red hourglass on the underside of its abdomen, so I assume that it is a steatoda spider. I was thinking about capturing it with a plastic container, it was right within reach so I could do so. Unfortunately, I shook the drawer where it had its little web in the corner and it retreated.

My preferred course of action was to simply capture it, potentially examine it and eventually set it free. But it made itself quite at home in the corner, tucked away inconspicuously. I later looked under the drawer and I saw a lot of little bugs that it caught including other spiders, bugs I'd rather not see roaming around.

What should I do with it? Is it okay to just leave it there; will it ever wander away from its web? Or is it a good idea to release it so it doesn't wander off and tuck itself in a undesirable area? I'd hate to force it to leave its home, and that large stash of bugs under the drawer is making me consider that it would be an okay idea to let it stay.

My main concern is whether it'll wander off or not. If it doesn't, that'll motivate me to let it stay. But I'm not sure if that's a good idea. What do you guys think? ]]> Spiders and Arachnids Nedron http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5717 Redish caterpillar with black pattern. Please help Identify http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5716&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 03:31:18 GMT Attachment 8067 (http://www.spiders.us/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8067)Attachment 8068... Click image for larger version.  Name: Red caterpillar1.JPG  Views: 1  Size: 39.6 KB  ID: 8067Click image for larger version.  Name: red caterpillar.JPG  Views: 3  Size: 13.7 KB  ID: 8068
Found on wild Cherry tree today 5/21/2013. Southeast Kentucky
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]]> Insect Identification britsnana http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5716 Yellow caterpillar with black dots over legs http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5715&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 03:26:27 GMT Attachment 8065 (http://www.spiders.us/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8065)Attachment 8066... Click image for larger version.  Name: yellow caterpillar 3.JPG  Views: 1  Size: 30.3 KB  ID: 8065Click image for larger version.  Name: yellow caterpillar1.JPG  Views: 2  Size: 38.5 KB  ID: 8066
Found today 5/21/2013 on wild Cherry tree. Southeast Kentucky
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]]> Insect Identification britsnana http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5715 Black jumping spider with two white stripes on abdomen. please help Identify http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5714&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 02:41:51 GMT Attachment 8063 (http://www.spiders.us/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8063)Attachment 8062... Click image for larger version.  Name: black jumper 2_Copy.jpg  Views: 9  Size: 78.4 KB  ID: 8063Click image for larger version.  Name: black jumper with stripe.JPG  Views: 10  Size: 13.9 KB  ID: 8062
Found today 5/21/2013 ( Southeast Kentucky) in weeds.
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]]> Spider and Arachnid Identification britsnana http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5714 Lots of these... freaky me out http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5713&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 23:52:41 GMT Attachment 8061 (http://www.spiders.us/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8061)Knoxville TN several found dead or dying in my house. We moved in a... Click image for larger version.  Name: spider.jpg  Views: 6  Size: 651.4 KB  ID: 8061Knoxville TN several found dead or dying in my house. We moved in a few weeks ago and the house was sprayed before moving in. There have been about 5-8 total in a few weeks. This one was almost dead and legs were curled in. They are in my bedrooms and livingroom.
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]]> Spider and Arachnid Identification tiggertaco http://www.spiders.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5713