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Gray Cross Spider (Larinioides sclopetarius)
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Copyright © 2010
ParsonSpider
light brown, black spider, large pedipalps, found on ceiling -
Larinioides sclopetarius
Wisconsin, USA
May 7, 2010
I found this spider on the ceiling. I am 14 but I want to identify it myself can you give me a hint please?
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Contributed by
ParsonSpider
on 7 May, 2010 - 5:02pm
Last updated 10 January, 2013 - 6:25pm
Moved
Moved from
Furrow spiders
. ID based on lack of selling on tibia II.
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Lynette Elliott
, 10 January, 2013 - 6:25pm
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Ken Schneider
, 4 June, 2010 - 9:42am
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Excellent work!
Yes, in the genus Larinioides and Lynette can probably tell you which one. We would say not cornutus, so check out the other two.
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john and jane balaban
, 9 May, 2010 - 2:55pm
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Yes, male orb weaver -- harmless
Leave a comment if you want more of a hint.
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john and jane balaban
, 7 May, 2010 - 9:03pm
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Not an expert myself -
but I would start with the orb weavers... The large pedipalps means it's an adult male.
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Ken Schneider
, 7 May, 2010 - 5:07pm
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orb weaver
I think its a Larinioides. am I close? how can I tell? its not in my Spiders of the North Woods book. thank you for your help.
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ParsonSpider
, 9 May, 2010 - 1:18pm
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