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  2. Phidippus californicus - Wikipedia

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    Indeed, raising of the forelegs appears to have this 'stop-sign' effect even in encounters between congenerics of the three Phidippus species. Drees, [2] working with female Salticus scenicus, was able to initiate hunting behavior by moving a black dot along a white wall, and to stop the pursuing spider by moving wires projecting from the side ...

  3. Araneus diadematus - Wikipedia

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    The spider species Araneus diadematus is commonly called the European garden spider, cross orbweaver, diadem spider, orangie, cross spider, and crowned orb weaver. It is sometimes called the pumpkin spider , [ 2 ] although this name is also used for a different species, Araneus marmoreus . [ 3 ]

  4. Aphonopelma eutylenum - Wikipedia

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    The body of the California ebony tarantula comes in various brown tones, ranging from light beige to dark brown and ebony colors. Adult females can reach a legspan of up to 13 cm (5 inches) and live to about 25 years of age. Males reach maturity after 8–12 years and leaves their burrows after that in search of a mate.

  5. Platycryptus undatus - Wikipedia

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    Females of this species are between 10 and 13 mm in body length, and males range from 8.5 to 9.5 mm. [1] It favors vertical surfaces such as fences, walls, etc. and because of its habits it is easily seen. These spiders are not inclined to bite, but even though they are rather small they can deliver a defensive bite if they are pinched or squeezed.

  6. Creepy crawly spiders coming into your home? Don't kill them ...

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    This spider crafted its web on a window already decorated with fake spiders and webs in Bloomington, Ind., on Sept. 16, 2024. Why experts say to leave spiders in your home alone

  7. The 10 Most Common House Spiders to Look Out For, According ...

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    “This is one of the few species of spider that can be dangerous to people,” says Potzler. “There are approximately 2,200 bites reported each year, but there has not been a death related to a ...

  8. Parasteatoda tepidariorum - Wikipedia

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    Common house spiders are variable in color from tan to nearly black, frequently with patterns of differing shades on their body. [3] Females are generally between 5 and 6 millimetres (0.20 and 0.24 in) long, and males are generally between 3.8 and 4.7 millimetres (0.15 and 0.19 in) long. [3]

  9. Latrodectus mactans - Wikipedia

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    Latrodectus mactans, known as southern black widow or simply black widow, and the shoe-button spider, [citation needed] is a venomous species of spider in the genus Latrodectus. The females are well known for their distinctive black and red coloring and for the fact that they will occasionally eat their mates after reproduction.