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Running crab spider

Philodromus sp.

Description:

Legspan of 30 mm, sprawling posture, climbs well. Colored as shown. Likely an adult female specimen.

Habitat:

Found in the shower in our townhouse.

Notes:

These are not uncommon spiders, but are frequently confused with brown spiders (Loxosceles sp., Sicariidae family) and needlessly persecuted.

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BugEric
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BugEric

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Spotted on Jun 5, 2013
Submitted on Jun 6, 2013

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