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Ground Spider

Sergiolus Capulatus

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

I saw this small spider on the wall of the library.

Reference Links:

Bug Eric: Ground Spiders, Sergiolus

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
HemaShah
Lauren these do deliver vicious bites!
LaurenZarate
I bet with the legs withdrawn, they look even more like a Velvet Ant. Nothing wants to mess with that!
HemaShah
When not running,These are very compact meaning that they keep their legs against the body ,possibly trying to be inconspicuous.
LaurenZarate
How neat! I've never seen one of these. They do look like Velvet Ants! Especially if they were moving through leaf litter!
HemaShah
http://bugeric.blogspot.com/2014/03/ground-spiders-sergiolus.html Found this interesting article by bug Eric.
HemaShah
Sergiolus capulatus ,ground spider?Cannot see the spinnerets though?Known to bite.
Photographed
PublishedApril 12, 2016

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