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Black purseweb spider (Sphodros niger)
Photo#220129
Copyright © 2008
Tim Rankin
Black purseweb spider (Sphodros niger) -
Sphodros niger
Ada, Kent County, Michigan, USA
June 15, 2008
Size: 2"
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Contributed by
Tim Rankin
on 31 August, 2008 - 12:09pm
Black Purseweb Spider
An exciting find I just wanted to share. According to the entomology department at Michigan State University, to their knowledge mine is only the forth confirmed siting in the state of Michigan.
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Tim Rankin
, 31 August, 2008 - 12:19pm