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Tub Spider - Lepthyphantes leprosus - female
Copyright © 2011 Brad Barnd

Tub Spider - Lepthyphantes leprosus - Female
Hancock County, Indiana, USA
December 12, 2011
Size: ~ 3 mm
Found this little gal trapped in the tub. I think I've seen it in the guide somewhere but I can't find it.

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Tub Spider - Lepthyphantes leprosus - female Tub Spider - Lepthyphantes leprosus - female Tub Spider - Lepthyphantes leprosus - female
Contributed by Brad Barnd on 12 December, 2011 - 4:21pm
Last updated 16 July, 2012 - 11:56am

Moved
Moved from Lepthyphantes.

Moved to genus page by mistake, then moved back to species page.
… John Sloan, 16 July, 2012 - 11:56am

Moved
Moved from Lepthyphantes leprosus.
… John Sloan, 16 July, 2012 - 11:54am

Moved
Moved from Spiders.
… Brad Barnd, 13 December, 2011 - 3:10pm

Lepthyphantes
Judging by what one can see of the epigynum, I would say it's the widespread Lepthyphantes leprosus.
… Kevin Pfeiffer, 13 December, 2011 - 9:45am

 
thanks kevin
The epigynum does look similar; I'll add her to the next batch of spiders I send you.
… Brad Barnd, 13 December, 2011 - 3:12pm

Here's one in the kitchen with big spines
to go with your bathtub!
… john and jane balaban, 12 December, 2011 - 7:14pm

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