Insects and Spiders - non-native

Wood louse spider (Dysdera crocata) on Sep 25, 2021

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

Brownish red, tan, orange spot under abdomen, large fangs.

Commentary

1. These spiders are not dangerous. They hunt woodlice (pill bugs)
2. They are non-native but are not a species of concern currently.
3. No
4. They are not aggressive and their bites are not medically significant.

Corwin Parker
Sept. 21, 2023, 1:56 a.m.