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Spider unidentified #856388

Asked December 15, 2023, 12:32 AM EST

Have you ever seen a spider like this n minnesota. It was in my house and it has such a bizarre face. I usually get wolf spiders not whatever this is!

Cook County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for writing.
That picture is too blurry to evaluate. 
Sorry
Steve Miles  Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I answer using human intelligence, not AI) Replied December 15, 2023, 11:07 AM EST

Here is a different angle. Also I did get feedback now. Do you agree?

Dear Robert,

Thank you for your submission. The images are a little blurry, but the specimen looks like a jumping spider, family Salticidae. Salticids are beneficial spiders and won't hurt your rabbit or you.

Thank you!
Michele Touchet
USDA, Systematic Entomology Lab

The Question Asker Replied December 15, 2023, 1:00 PM EST
This might be a little better

On Fri, Dec 15, 2023, 10:07 AM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied December 15, 2023, 1:10 PM EST
I agree with your other correspondent.
http://www.minnesotaseasons.com/Arachnids/bronze_jumping_spider.html
Steve Miles  Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I answer using human intelligence, not AI) Replied December 15, 2023, 1:50 PM EST

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