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Dolomedes tenebrosus
This large spider was found in the crawl space under the house. I believe that it had just shed and was resting and letting the exoskeleton harden. Passive spider. Photo #3 shows defensive posture. Photos #1 and #5 show size comparison to my hand. Large spider with brown, gray, black coloration. Dark around the eyes. Distinct patterning on the abdomen.
Initially found in a walk-in crawl space under a house. Neighborhood with small areas of temperate woodland and freshwater streams.
Spotted on Apr 26, 2015
Submitted on Jun 2, 2015
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