help identifying spider

[mschemmy]

Can anyone help me identify this spider? I live in Pennsylvania. Found the spider in my main sewer drain in the garage. It has a rather large, elaborate web with lots of tunnels.

 

[William Dawson]

I believe it's an Amaurobius ferox, also known as a Black Lace-Weaver. They prefer more humid environments, so it make sense that she'd live in a drain. Beautiful spider. Nice find.

 

[The Snark]

Amaurobius ferox

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Familles / Amaurobiidae / Amaurobius ferox | Les araignées de Belgique et de France

Familles / Amaurobiidae / Amaurobius ferox

arachno.piwigo.com

Originally from Europe

 

[William Dawson]

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Familles / Amaurobiidae / Amaurobius ferox | Les araignées de Belgique et de France

Familles / Amaurobiidae / Amaurobius ferox

arachno.piwigo.com

Originally from Europe

They are in the US and New Zealand as well. They were imported and introduced.

 

[William Dawson]

They can be found in the gray areas.

 

[mschemmy]

I believe it's an Amaurobius ferox, also known as a Black Lace-Weaver. They prefer more humid environments, so it make sense that she'd live in a drain. Beautiful spider. Nice find.

Thanks for the response. It loves to eat. I have some really small crickets for my spiderlings and he is always happy to get one. Very cool spider.

 

[The Snark]

They were imported and introduced.

And cute! Love that webbing.

 

[William Dawson]

And cute! Love that webbing.

Yeah, it's amazing how intricate their webs are.