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House Spider

Parasteatoda tepidariorum

Photo by keithp2012
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Small spider that varies in color, and likes to live where we live. Spins a small web on the ground. Can go months without food waiting for a bug meal.

Habitat:

In homes mainly dark places,sheds,garages,behind things outside. Anywhere bugs get in for them to eat.

Notes:

Not dangerous.

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