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Houston, TX

I think this is a Brown Recluse.. But I am not sure. I am no expert. What do you think it is?

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Houston, TX

Another pic

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Rolesville, NC(Zone 7b)

I can't id your spider but I can tell you that it is definitely not a brown recluse. The arrangement of the eyes is a dead giveaway. Hopefully, the following website will put your mind at ease.

http://dermatology.cdlib.org/DOJvol5num2/special/recluse.html

Houston, TX

Thnx for the Reply. Maybe it is some sort of wolf spider? I caught this guy under an entertainment center that had been there for the better part of a decade. He is now living in a jar till I idenified him. I could not really make out his eyes. I just used the solid abdomen as a referance. I have some more pics of him/her but I doubt the would be any help. Maybe a photo so you can see the size. Anywhos thnx again for looking around and thnx for the link.

Greensboro, NC(Zone 7b)

Knowing more about the size would help. Also, do you have any photos of the underside?

Greensboro, NC(Zone 7b)

It may be a Black House Spider or a Southern House Spider ... check out these references:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/32185
http://www.termite.com/spider-identification.html#blackhouse
http://insects.tamu.edu/extension/bulletins/l-1787.html
http://flnature.org/species.asp?species=Kukulcania_hibernalis





This message was edited Nov 28, 2007 10:22 AM

Merritt Island, FL(Zone 10a)

Agree with linda. Southern House Spider.... Kukulcania hibernalis (♀)

Houston, TX

Hey thanx for looking..It is def. a southern house spider. I found it in the same web.. thnx again. If i find any more creepy crawlies that keep me up at night ill be sure to be back :). Thanks again.

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