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Phrurotimpus Egg Sac

Phrurotimpus sp.

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

When I first saw this red disc, I assumed it was fungus. But, it's actually a spider's egg sac! It was shiny, red, and about 5mm across.

Habitat:

Spotted on a log in a deciduous forest.

Reference Links:

Genus Phrurotimpus - BugGuide.Net

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