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Spider ID - Pityohyphantes - female
Copyright © 2017 Michael Hughes

Spider ID - Pityohyphantes - Female
Van Buren, Carter County, Missouri, USA
April 16, 2017
Found on the ceiling of a cave, right at the entrance.

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Spider ID - Pityohyphantes - female Spider ID - Pityohyphantes - female
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Contributed by Michael Hughes on 16 April, 2017 - 9:44pm
Last updated 17 April, 2017 - 1:15pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

Thanks to J&J for the genus!
… Bob Biagi, 17 April, 2017 - 1:15pm login or register to post comments

Or maybe
Pityohyphantes
… john and jane balaban, 17 April, 2017 - 9:24am login or register to post comments

Female
This looks like something close to a female Tuftlegged Orbweaver, Mangora placida, but I'm not sure. (eastern) Let's wait for some expert help.
… Bob Biagi, 17 April, 2017 - 7:53am login or register to post comments

 
For what it's worth
It did seem quite a bit larger than other tuftlegged orb weavers I've seen.
… Michael Hughes, 17 April, 2017 - 9:14am login or register to post comments

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