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spider - Parasteatoda tepidariorum - female
Copyright © 2009 Ilona L.

spider - Parasteatoda tepidariorum - Female
near Paoli, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
October 24, 2009
Spider found on a garage door with pea-sized egg sac. I wasn't able to get an eye shot as the spider dropped down to the ground when I lifted it up using a leaf.

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Contributed by Ilona L. on 25 October, 2009 - 12:05pm
Last updated 30 November, 2009 - 9:59pm

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Moved from Spiders.
… Lynette Schimming, 30 November, 2009 - 9:59pm login or register to post comments

Parasteatoda tepidariorum
Seems like a common American House Spider. Especially the egg sac and the habitat. I'm 96% sure it's a Parasteatoda tepidariorum. They aren't a threat to humans.
… Mandy Howe, 27 October, 2009 - 4:21pm login or register to post comments

 
House Spider
I agree with your identification. Don't worry -- I'm not one of those people who gets all freaked out by spiders.
… Ilona L., 27 October, 2009 - 10:02pm login or register to post comments

 
I'm glad you like spiders
:)
… Mandy Howe, 28 October, 2009 - 1:59am login or register to post comments

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