DJD
Loc: Seal Beach, CA
So when I opened the front door the other day, this big fellow greeted me at the doorstep. Yes, of course he immediately ran inside the house. Ugh. Luckily he didn't go too far and I found him in the shadows of the entryway. I wasn't sure if he was a wolf spider (I'd be OK with that, but not in the house) or a brown recluse (definitely not OK). I managed to drop a plastic container over him and cautiously escorted him outside to play with his buddies. So what's the verdict on type of spider? From my untrained eye I'm guessing wolf spider, but both seem similar in structure. Closer view on download. Thanking everyone in advance.
Don
That spider looks like he works out. Outside itβs live and let live, but inside my house they meet with extreme prejudice.
joecichjr
Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
I don't know, but you acted fast, and you managed to take a really cool shot. But as you said, "Ugh!"
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Beautiful spider, I'm glad you didn't damage her.
It looks like a wolf spider, from what I can see. I live in NE, PA, and see these regularly. To be safe, escort him back to nature.
Peter
Excellent resource! Also, look at the characteristic "violin" pattern on its thorax - that's what gave it the other common name of "violin spider" Original post sure looks like a wolf spider to me.
joecichjr
Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
This is the perfect way for me to experience spiders πππππ
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