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Spider with 10 Legs? #760272

Asked July 06, 2021, 1:29 PM EDT

Seen many bizarre and scary spiders over the years gardening in Barboursville, VA but have not come across this fellow yet. I can't seem to identify in books or the internet. Is it poisonous.

Albemarle County Virginia

Expert Response

Hi, This is a trapdoor spider in the genus Ummidia. Native to Virginia but uncommon.

https://bugguide.net/node/view/6935

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 06, 2021, 3:08 PM EDT

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Spider with 10 Legs? #760272

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