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ghopper Brewster, MN(Zone 4b) Jul 26, 2010

Can the bumps on this spider be babies? Do they do that? She didn't want to pose for me, best shot I could get as she was really on the move.

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hemlady Melvindale, MI(Zone 5a) Jul 26, 2010

That is just wierd looking. Hope someone knows the answer.

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Jul 26, 2010

This is normal behavior for wolf spiders (family Lycosidae); females carry their egg sac with them until the eggs hatch, at which time the spiderlings crawl onto her back where they remain for a few days before dispersing to seek their individual fortunes. See http://tinyurl.com/24ad4d4

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ghopper Brewster, MN(Zone 4b) Jul 26, 2010

Thanks for the info, suunto. Spiders aren't my favorite critters, but I don't go out of my way to hurt them either. In all my 60 years I've never seen this before, kind of a thrill.

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