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151 Views 1 Reply Last post: May 13, 2018 7:41 PM by flecc RSS
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May 13, 2018 2:14 PM

Which species is this spider (is it dangerous)?

I spotted this little critter in the kitchen, tucked into the corner of our ceiling.

 

It's different to normal spiders I find in the house -- what alarmed me were the red markings on its behind.

 

Any idea what it is?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

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