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Spider identification #778221

Asked November 22, 2021, 12:01 PM EST

I found this in my garage. The body LOOKS like a black widow but the coloration does not

Denver County Colorado

Expert Response

The picture is not a Black Widow Spider. It is a Crab Spider. Most Crab Spiders are less than 1/2 and inch. Some can be 1 inch. Most are brown colored.

Best,

Marvin

Marvin Reynolds Replied November 24, 2021, 7:53 PM EST

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Spider identification #778221

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