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Domestic spider? - Steatoda grossa
Copyright © 2006 swimsy

Domestic spider? - Steatoda grossa
Sequim, Clallam County, Washington, USA
July 20, 2006
Size: Body approx. 1/2"
Found in the bathtub.
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Contributed by swimsy on 31 July, 2006 - 7:01pm
Last updated 10 August, 2006 - 2:25pm

Cobweb weaver.
This is a cobweb weaver (family Theridiidae) in the genus Steatoda. Could be an immature specimen. In any event, can't get you to species without examining the genitalia. Color patterns alone are unreliable characters for specific ID.
… Eric R. Eaton, 1 August, 2006 - 3:14pm login or register to post comments

 
Cobweb weaver.
Thanks, Eric!
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