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unknown house spider - Oecobius
Copyright © 2008 Gerardine Vargas

unknown house spider - Oecobius
tucson, pima County, Arizona, USA
December 27, 2008
Size: 2.5 mm body
ID would be appreciated, if possible.
Contributed by Gerardine Vargas on 27 December, 2008 - 8:11pm
Last updated 17 January, 2009 - 8:19pm

Oecobius sp?
You might try the family Oecobiidae. The size, and, more importantly, the arrangement of the eyes, is pretty diagnostic. Nice shot!
… Eric R. Eaton, 27 December, 2008 - 8:57pm

 
Thanks!
Appreciate the compliment. Thanks for the quick ID! It is no doubt a wall spider. Pretty little things.
… Gerardine Vargas, 27 December, 2008 - 9:12pm

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