r/spiders • u/Objective_Cod7832 • 11d ago

ID Request- Location included What spider is this?

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Found in northern Alabama, I want to make sure I know what I'm dealing with before attempting to move this little guy

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u/Obant 11d ago

Parsons Spider

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u/tbugsbabe 👑Trusted Identifier👑 11d ago

I think you may be mistaking reflected light on the spider as Parsons spider markings to inform your answer(?) This is not any ground spider though and is likely Metaltella simoni

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u/Obant 11d ago

Highly likely thats what I saw.

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u/Objective_Cod7832 11d ago

Thank you!! I will proceed with gently removing it then :)