ID help, please

[kellygirl]

i just caught an interesting spider in my apartment. i've never seen one of these before. at first i thought it might be a wolf but it's legs are way longer than i've ever seen on a carolina wolf spider. it is very skittish but it is also very jumpy. it has an abdomen that comes to a little point with 2 stripes that alternate black & white. the carapace is cream colored with 2 thick dark stripes. there are several bands on the legs. anyone know what this might be? maybe have a picture? i'm not planning on keeping the little guy but was curious about what species it is. thanks!

kellygirl

 

[Alex S.]

Most likely a species of funnel-weaving spider (Family: Agelenidae). Did you take any photos you could possibly post?

Alex S.

 

[kellygirl]

unfortunately my webcam was acting up on me so i couldnt take any pics. she's still in my house though because i put her back where i found her: under my refrigerator!

if you have any pics of this funnel weaver, i might be able to tell you yes or no if that's what i have.

kellygirl

 

[Alex S.]

Agelenidae

Heres couple photos from the net:

Here is a common Agelena sp.-

http://home1.gte.net/cpq1cvvg/grassspidr3azalea.jpg

Heres an Agelenopsis sp.-

http://www.lcra.org/lands/roughs/diamonds/images/grassspider2.jpg

Alex S.

 

[kellygirl]

wow, you're good! that is EXACTLY the spider i've got! i think i'll keep her around for awhile and see what kind of web she comes up with behind my fridge! thanks alex!

kellygirl

 

[Alex S.]

Agelena

Hey Kellygirl, glad I could help you. You definetely wont be disapointed with the webs these spiders build, very interesting. Awesome little creatures.

Alex S.