Spider: This guy was running around on my desk today. Maybe someone here can make an ID. 180mm lens with extension tubes.

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Mar 23, 2023 20:25:34 #

Blenheim Orange Loc: Michigan

This guy was running around on my desk today. Maybe someone here can make an ID. 180mm lens with extension tubes.

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Mar 24, 2023 01:35:07 #

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Beautiful shots. If it were here in Arizona I would call it a Tarantula

Mar 24, 2023 07:50:47 #

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Giant House Spider? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_house_spider

https://spiderid.com/locations/united-states/michigan/

The Hobo Spider also has hairy legs, but isn't supposed to live in Michigan

Mar 24, 2023 08:16:03 #

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

Maybe Callobius bennetti ?
>i< Doc

Mar 24, 2023 10:35:50 #

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

I agree with Doc. It looks like a female Callobius bennetti. It's a bit difficult to identify, however, the pattern of the abdomen, coloration, and few hairs on the thorax lead me to this conclusion.

Mar 24, 2023 11:00:17 #

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Nicely done.

Mar 24, 2023 12:38:04 #

Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI

I agree with doc. It has an unusual eye arrangement that matches that group (hacklemesh weavers), and the markings are a good match for that species. It likes to live under things, tucked inside a finely woven retreat.

Mar 24, 2023 12:38:28 #

Blenheim Orange Loc: Michigan

docshark wrote:

Maybe Callobius bennetti ?
>i< Doc

Thanks, Doc. I think that is correct.

Mar 24, 2023 12:42:59 #

Blenheim Orange Loc: Michigan

Mark Sturtevant wrote:

I placed a dried leaf on the table and she scurried under it. Then I would get the camera set up, move the leaf and get off a couple of shots before she ran for cover again.

Mar 24, 2023 13:01:19 #

Blenheim Orange Loc: Michigan

Linda From Maine wrote:

Those are much bigger.

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