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Cobweb Spider

Steatoda sp.

Description:

Small, very dark/black spider. Shiny looking but with hairs on the legs. Very round abdomen. Pale crescent marking around front of abdomen with a small line that goes halfway along the middle of the dorsal aspect of the abdomen. Female.

Habitat:

Suburban home (found inside).

Notes:

Possibly a False Black Widow: http://bugguide.net/node/view/6932

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ForestDragon
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ForestDragon

New York, USA

Spotted on Apr 9, 2014
Submitted on Apr 25, 2014

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