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Common House Spider - Parasteatoda tepidariorum

Common House Spider - Parasteatoda tepidariorum
Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington, USA
February 25, 2008
Seems to be full grown, and I don't know how long that takes. So, this one either overwintered or is an early one. It's the only one I've seen all winter (outside).