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Pholcus phalangioides
A long legged spider with a body about 10mm long. Abdomen appeared cylindrical, grey in colour with a pale patches. Carrying with its mouth parts was a clump of grey-pink translucent eggs - the ball size being 3 -4 mm.
Decking outside house
This is the first spider I've seen carrying the eggs. The egg mass looked like a solitary berry of some sort.....
Spotted on Feb 6, 2012
Submitted on Feb 6, 2012
6 Comments
creepy and cool!
It's hard to imagine walking around for days with a balloon in your mouth.
Thanks letermagog - so lucky to have spotted her..
This serves as a great record!
Thanks Karen. I meant to but forgot - thanks for reminding me :)
Great spot Leuba!
You could also add this to the Brooding Behavior in Insects mission.