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Grass spider

Agelenopsis spp.

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

looks like this poor spider is being eaten alive by mites :(

Species ID Suggestions

Grass Spider

Agelenopsis spp.

Reference Link
gatorfellows
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Comments (7)
JanineLingTurner
i have full screened the pictures, i did not notice the distinct spinnerets only the faded markings on the lower abdomen i would agree on closer inspection that its definately nopsis spp. was on tea break sorry :)
gatorfellows
Found the www.spiders site informative; handy quick link to the most common Calif species at bottom of page :)
HemaShah
Gators to the rescue!! Thnx again ! :)
gatorfellows
I agree it is not the fishing spider. It has the typical grass spider, Agelenopsis, body shape. "Cephalothorax is pear-shaped, with two dark bands (typically black in color) running its full length." http://www.spiders.us/species/agelenopsis-spp/#identifying_traits
HemaShah
Janine,it does not look like a fishing spider to me. Probably a funnel web weaver or grass spider.
HemaShah
janine,where are the six spots?!
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PublishedOctober 30, 2013

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