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Platform Spider

Microlinyphia sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Small spider, about 5mm long with white on sides of the abdomen. This one had some prey and was pretty quick.

Habitat:

Unknown plant in old growth Western Hemlock and Sitka Spruce forest.

Reference Links:

Genus Microlinyphia - Platform spiders - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedAugust 9, 2013

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