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spider - Dysdera crocata
Copyright © 2013 Marsmendez

spider - Dysdera crocata
chicago, cook County, Illinois, USA
July 1, 2013
was crawling on my bedroom wall have never seen one like this I live in Chicago don't think it's common. Would appreciate any feedback kinda nervous about it !! I did not kill it but put it out the window and am scared it could get back in about an inch or 2 long in length longer with legs spread out !!I have small grand kids and am very nervous Thanks
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Contributed by Marsmendez on 2 July, 2013 - 11:32am
Last updated 3 July, 2013 - 9:04am

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… Lynette Elliott, 3 July, 2013 - 9:04am login or register to post comments

Woodlouse Hunter
This looks like a male Dysdera crocata:


They're not considered dangerously venomous to people. They prey on pill bugs/rolly-pollies.
… Laura P., 2 July, 2013 - 12:47pm login or register to post comments

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