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black-lined spider
Copyright © 2005 Robin McLeod

black-lined spider
Ailsa Craig, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada
June 8, 2005
Size: body length about 5 mm
On fence beside garage at night. I think the prey is a small caddisfly; there were lots of them attracted to the light.
Contributed by Robin McLeod on 16 November, 2005 - 12:49am
Last updated 8 December, 2005 - 12:49am

Pirate spider?
This reminds me of a pirate spider (family Mimetidae). They habitually kill other spiders, especially cobweb weavers, then take over their webs. I hope we get a second opinion, though.
… Eric R. Eaton, 16 November, 2005 - 10:46am

 
I would agree
I agree with Eric, this looks like a Pirate spider (Mimetidae). The carapace shape and markings and the setae (spines) on the legs are consistent with a pirate spider. (Possibly in the Ero genus, but that is nothing more than an semi-educated guess...) :)
… Christopher Hunt, 7 December, 2005 - 3:37pm

 
pirate spider
Thanks Eric and Christopher. Image moved to family page.
… Robin McLeod, 8 December, 2005 - 12:48am

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