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Description:

Was sitting next to my friend when this bit her! Anyone know what it is?

Species ID Suggestions

Ant-mimic spider

Castianeira longipalpa

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Aaron_G
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Comments (5)
Aaron_G
Like I said, I'm not 100% certain on my suggestion. Here's an eastern parson spider that I spotted last year. The body shape is similar but I don't know about the markings. I also realize many specimens within a species will vary, so it's hard to say at this point. We only have one image to go on. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8462377
TeresaBurke
Hmmmm. To me, it looks like it could be an eastern parson??
Noah Fields
I was bitten by a spider similar to this. A mild pain for a second or two and that was it.
Aaron_G
Not 100% on this one but it sure reminds me of the genus Castianeira. Regardless of identity, it's a harmless species of spider.

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Wildlife of the South East, USA
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International Spider Survey
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NWF: Watch for Wildlife!

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PublishedJune 23, 2012

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