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woodlouse spider

Dysdera crocata

Description:

orange spider, only an inch long, that preys exclusively on woodlice, has huge fangs that it curls under kind of like a snake, and bites are very painful. it is nocturnal and doesnt use a web for hunting prey

Habitat:

under leaves and clutter wherever there may be woodlice for it to eat

Notes:

found this one in the yard under some leaves

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8 Comments

EricEllison
EricEllison 11 years ago

thanks :)

GregMasteller
GregMasteller 11 years ago

Nasty teeth, that's for sure, LOL. Good capture!

EricEllison
EricEllison 11 years ago

ty

MaryEvans2
MaryEvans2 11 years ago

incredible spot and photos

EricEllison
EricEllison 11 years ago

thx :) little guy makes me nervous..

muskopf1
muskopf1 11 years ago

Fantastic shots!

KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 11 years ago

Great images.

EricEllison
EricEllison 11 years ago

added photos

antimatterhands
Spotted by
antimatterhands

Illinois, USA

Spotted on Apr 24, 2012
Submitted on Apr 24, 2012

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