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Pirate spider (male)

Mimetus hesperus

Photo by BugEric
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Field Notes

Description:

Mature male has modified palps (look like boxing gloves near mouth). Pirate spiders have a row of long spines on the inner surface of each front leg.

Habitat:

Inside my townhouse, on inside of front door. Remained there most of the day.

Notes:

Pirate spiders are named for their habit of invading the webs of other spiders and killing the occupant.

Reference Links:

Species Mimetus hesperus - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJuly 20, 2013

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