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American House Spider

Parasteatoda tepidariorum

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Field Notes

Description:

This is a cobweb spider which eats household insects. From the debris around its web, this one feeds mostly on ants. It is believed this is a male.

Habitat:

Found in the Americas. Builds a tangles web in out of the way areas of homes. This one was spotted near a garage window.

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Parasteatoda tepidariorum

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PublishedJune 26, 2011

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