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Greater European House Spider - Tegenaria gigantea - female
Copyright © 2008 Lynette Schimming

Greater European House Spider - Tegenaria gigantea - Female
Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington, USA
May 31, 2008
Size: 20 mm

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Contributed by Lynette Schimming on 1 June, 2008 - 12:01am

The eyes seem somehow moist h
The eyes seem somehow moist here (but not in the other image). Is that a droplet of water or just my misinterpretation of the reflections?
… Kevin Pfeiffer, 1 June, 2008 - 11:12am login or register to post comments

 
water/oil
I didn't have much time to find a container, so I used a pot we had just cooked noodles in. There was some olive oil and water left in the pot, so that's probably what you are seeing.
… Lynette Schimming, 1 June, 2008 - 11:18am login or register to post comments

 
Ah, she dined Italian. :-)
Ah, she dined Italian. :-)

This spider is as common as can be, apparently, in Europe, but I've not yet seen one. Hurrah for your luck!
… Kevin Pfeiffer, 1 June, 2008 - 11:51am login or register to post comments

 
Spiders
not really lucky here at my house. These are very common here, but they are shy and keep to dark places. If you want to find some, try tearing out a deck, removing garden blocks, or digging through a wood pile. I suggest wearing gloves. :)
… Lynette Schimming, 1 June, 2008 - 12:06pm login or register to post comments

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