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Common House Spider vs. Castianeira longipalpa
Parasteatoda tepidariorum
40.7839, -73.2
Field Notes
Description:
And....the little spider wins! The Common House Spider is a type of Cobweb Spider. This one is a mottled brown/white coloration with light brown banding on the legs. He has large pedipalps that indicate he is a male. The prey is a male spider Castianeira longipalpa, part of the Antmimic and Ground Sac Spider family.
Habitat:
Suburban yard. Under the edge of the siding of the house.
Notes:
Link for the prey spider: http://bugguide.net/node/view/39880
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 14, 2014
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