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black spider - Ummidia

black spider - Ummidia
Edmond, Oklahoma, Logan County, Oklahoma, USA
August 9, 2012
Size: 1 inch long
I found this spider by my pool and was curious what it is.

Moved to Ummidia
Moved from ID Request.

Ummidia
Cork-lid trapdoor spider. From the info page for the genus, the "saddle-like depression in outer surface of tibia of third leg is a distinctive feature". It's pretty clear here. Beautiful spider! Here are some others to compare with:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/6935/bgimage

Edit: these are also harmless.

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