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EddieLF Bloomington, IN Jul 19, 2009

Can anyone tell me what type of spider this is? I was doing some cleaning today and, after shaking out one of my old army boots, this guy/gal came fluttering out. If it helps, we live in southern Indiana and the spider is relatively small. Thanks!

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Jul 19, 2009

This is a jumping spider (family Salticidae); likely Platycryptus undatus - see http://tinyurl.com/na2ht8 for an image. They all are harmless to humans.

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EddieLF Bloomington, IN Jul 19, 2009

Great; thanks!

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Jul 19, 2009

my favorite spider! i have several as pets that live on my window sills.

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