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Spider - Steatoda triangulosa
Copyright © 2008 Micki Killoran

Spider - Steatoda triangulosa
Chinle, Apache County, Colorado, USA
February 16, 2008
Size: < 1 cm
Found indoors. Gnaphosidae? I don't know spiders well at all.

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Spider - Steatoda triangulosa Spider - Steatoda triangulosa
Contributed by Micki Killoran on 16 February, 2008 - 2:10pm
Last updated 16 February, 2008 - 11:06pm

Yes
female Steatoda triangulosa.
… Jeff Hollenbeck, 16 February, 2008 - 9:56pm

I agree
family Theridiidae, looks good for genus Steatoda, nice comparison photos!
… erichedwards, 16 February, 2008 - 7:06pm

Possibly....
Resembles Steatoda but I'm no expert. It will give you something to browse through.
… Carol Davis, 16 February, 2008 - 3:18pm

 
Yes it does.
I found this: and the pattern on the back is very similar, as is the shape and size. Thanks. Maybe an expert will confirm it.
… Micki Killoran, 16 February, 2008 - 6:01pm

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