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American House Spider (female)

Arcaearanea tepidariorum

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Field Notes

Description:

Large spider. Bulbous, yellowish-brown abdomen with gray and black streaks and banded legs. Very large web. This image begins with the snaring of an insect. The spider quickly ran down the web and grabbed it. Then it went back up to the corner of the outside window.

Habitat:

Buildings and caves

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PublishedAugust 21, 2013

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