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Atlantic purseweb spider (Sphodros atlanticus)
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Copyright © 2011
jmoan
Mygalomorphae, I suspect, but what kind? -
Sphodros atlanticus
Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
June 14, 2011
Size: 9.5mm body + ~3mm fangs
here's a shot of the underside of the spider.
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Contributed by
jmoan
on 14 June, 2011 - 9:09am
Last updated 9 January, 2017 - 3:52pm
Moved
Moved from
Sphodros
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marshal hedin
, 9 January, 2017 - 3:52pm
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Moved
Moved from
Mygalomorphs
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marshal hedin
, 24 October, 2011 - 5:01pm
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Moved
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john and jane balaban
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john and jane balaban
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With chelicerae like that, th
With chelicerae like that, this must be Sphodros, and is a male. Possibly S. niger?
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Ian Stocks
, 14 June, 2011 - 11:54am
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correct
Mygalomorphae of sorts. Wish i could find one of these beauties, but I am out of range.
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wolfpacksved
, 14 June, 2011 - 9:51am
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