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spider on the wall - Amaurobius ferox
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spider on the wall - Amaurobius ferox
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
February 4, 2015
Size: 1.5"
Found this spider creeping on the wall of my living room. It's really cold here in Philly now and this is the first of this kind of spider I've seen in my house. I caught it very easily and let it outside for it to hunt.
Contributed by dragonballyee on 4 February, 2015 - 12:03am
Last updated 4 February, 2015 - 8:08am

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Moved from ID Request.
… John Rosenfeld, 4 February, 2015 - 8:08am

Maybe Amaurobius ferox


I think your size is off, shouldn't include legs.
… John Rosenfeld, 4 February, 2015 - 7:49am

 
gotcha
Thanks for the info, I'll remember to only include the body measurement next time.
… dragonballyee, 4 February, 2015 - 11:13am

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