TAXONOMY:
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
   Class:Arachnida
    Order: Araneae
     Family: Corrinidae
      Genus: Trachelas
       Species: sp.

CHARACTERISTICS: Running spiders, or sac spiders, do not form webs. Instead they hunt their prey with quickening speed.

The reddish head and abdomen are in contrast from the lighter legs. Hind legs are lightest, appearing almost white.

ADULT SIZE (Length, not including legs):
3mm to 10mm (0.12in to 0.39in) (Compare Size)

IDENTIFYING COLORS: red; brown; white

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