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Spider - Agelenopsis
Copyright © 2006 BHazzard

Spider - Agelenopsis
Goochland County, Virginia, USA
September 8, 2006
Size: 2 cm
This spider has made its home at the base of a dying tree. The tree is somewhat hollowed out and this spider has woven an incredible funnel web right into the hole of the tree. The spider seems very shy and quickly/conveniently retreats into the hole if you approach too quickly. Would love to know more about him/her.

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Contributed by BHazzard on 11 September, 2006 - 1:16pm
Last updated 1 October, 2006 - 1:30pm

Moved
Moved from Spiders.
… Jeff Hollenbeck, 1 October, 2006 - 1:30pm login or register to post comments

Her:-)
This is a female funnelweb weaver in the family Agelenidae. Perhaps one of our spider experts can give you a genus. The web is not sticky, by the way, but somehow uses static electricity to accomplish what sticky silk does. Guy lines over the web knock flying prey down onto the sheet where the victim is quickly apprehended and dragged back into the retreat.
… Eric R. Eaton, 11 September, 2006 - 2:03pm login or register to post comments

 
Fascinating Mr. Eaton, thank
Fascinating Mr. Eaton, thank you!
… BHazzard, 11 September, 2006 - 2:41pm login or register to post comments

 
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Although I cannot tell you the exact geuns with certainty, I would guess it is Agelena or Agelenopsis.

Here is a link about the basic information for Agelenids. Enjoy! :)
… Christopher Hunt, 12 September, 2006 - 3:40pm login or register to post comments

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