Subject: Unexpected Roomates Geographic location of the bug: Ventura, Ca Date: 01/10/2019 Time: 10:01 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Dearest Bugman, I recently changed my residence and have noticed quite a few additional spiders in my new space. I assumed that the majority of what I see are ‘daddy long legs’ (please excuse … Read more
Subject: Which spider? Location: Anaheim,California May 2, 2016 8:34 pm Can you identify this spider for me. Sorry it’s not the clearest (I know, another one of those), but your best guess would be helpful. It was in my kitchen this morning and it’s the first time I’ve ever seen one near or in my … Read more
Subject: Please ID spider Location: Plattsburgh, NY April 24, 2016 11:31 am Trying to ID this critter. Signature: Luke T. Bush Dear Luke Based on this and other BugGuide images, we believe this is a Sac Spider in the genus Cheiracanthium. According to BugGuide: “Some species are thought to be slightly dangerous. However, this may … Read more
Spider Location: SE lower Michigan December 27, 2010 2:20 pm Can you help me identify this spider? We have spotted them a few in our home. Signature: H. Smith Dear H. Smith, Your spider is a Black Footed Spider or Yellow Sac Spider, Cheiracanthium mildei, a species that was introduced from Europe. It was once … Read more
What kind of spider is this? December 17, 2009 I keep finding these little spiders in my house, specifically in my bathroom. They seem to like to be on the ceiling above the shower and I always freak out when I see one while I’m in there because I don’t know what kind of spider … Read more