Hi, I found this guy on my bike mirror this morning. What kind of spider is this? Is it dangerous? How can I remove it safely? What should I do to prevent it from coming again?

  • PointAndClique [they/them]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    9 months ago

    I can’t ID it. I was thinking maybe it’s a juvenile Orb Weaver, due to its thin, long front limbs, lighter colouration and relatively small thorax. The little spinerrets (two tooth like tail bits) are throwing me though because the Weavers don’t seem to have them like that?

    In any case as Instigate mentioned below, it doesn’t appear to be anything super harmful. Here’s a quick guide:

    • PointAndClique [they/them]@hexbear.netEnglish
      3·
      9 months ago

      Sorry for replying to my own comment, this kinda feels like a bit of a puzzle. It could also be a juvenile huntsman which also seem to have that lighter colouring. In which case they’re your pal! Huntmans (huntsmen?) are great spiders, I love having them around the house to keep other pests down.

    • coaxil@lemm.ee
      3·
      9 months ago

      I think it’s gav, hard to tell from that angle, might be David! One of the two for sure though.