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Field Notes

Description:

Brown and black spider, wondering if its dangerous. It lives in the rocks next to my deck.

Habitat:

Suburban backyard, adjacent to wooded area.

Notes:

Any ideas on species and whether it is harmful to my family.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Aaron_G
This looks like a fishing spider (Dolomedes spp.), which is harmless. They have quite a large legspan and they can be fast. Oh, and I've moved this to Arthropods for you.
LuckyLogan
I found something that looks similar called a grass spider http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/16224329
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PublishedJuly 27, 2013

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