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I keep finding these guys in and out around my house. Anyone know what they are? They are about 0.75 inch. This one is obviously male!




 

Steven

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can't ID from that picture

i suggest you send some to Belgium :D ;)
 

David_F

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Possibly a Dolomedes sp.? >>THIS<< page says D. triton scapularis (Family: Pisauridae) is found in Washington.
 

critterz

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I'll third that guess. Just out of curiosity, do you live by a steam or pond, as these are normally found near bodies of water.
 

NRF

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I´d call it Philodromus sp. (Philodromidae).
 

David_F

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NRF said:
I´d call it Philodromus sp. (Philodromidae).
I think you're right. Looked them up and it resembles P. dispar.
 

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I have something similar to it in a deli cup. I got it from my the pet store. They got in with thier cricket shipment. Mine is called a Funnel Web Weaver and they do thrive in Washington. Not sure on the latin name though. Hope this helps. :D
 

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i reckon big funnel web weavers from washington would be Tegenaria

Tegenaria agrestis = hobo spider :)
 

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Mine is small, but aggresive like you wouldn't believe. Mine may be a Hobo, but the only way to tell is by disecting it. I don't wanna kill it sooo..... :?
 

orcrist

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I thought dolomedes at first, but check this out. definitely philodromus, probably dispar.
 

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orcrist said:
I thought dolomedes at first, but check this out. definitely philodromus, probably dispar.
Very cool! Thanks man, that's good to know. They look very similar to me too.

Thanks to everyone else too!
 

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critterz said:
I'll third that guess. Just out of curiosity, do you live by a steam or pond, as these are normally found near bodies of water.
There is a huge lake right down the road and the Puget Sound Marina is just a town over. So your guess is probably right.
 
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