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Ask Dr. Rovner a Question About
Spiders and Other
Arachnids

 

 Last modified December 20, 2010

Photo courtesy of G. B. Edwards, © 2003

Instructions: This AAS service is hosted by Dr. Jerome Rovner. Before submitting your question(s) it's important that you read the notes below.

Important Notes

"WHAT SPIDER IS IT?" If you want to know the identity of a spider or other arachnid you have encountered, send a digital photo of it to Dr. Rovner. Only e-mails with attached sharp, close-up photos will yield a response. Words alone do not suffice.
Otherwise, use the following methods:

BROWN RECLUSE? Follow this link if you are you worried that a particular spider might be a brown recluse (Loxosceles reclusa)


Privacy and Use of Questions: Please be aware that the AAS intends to keep a record of the questions that are asked and the answers that are provided. Persons who submit questions will not be identified, but please assume that if you ask a question, it may eventually become part of this Q& A collection.

There are two ways to submit your question:

  • E-mail Dr. Rovner

  • Use the net form below. This option can be useful if you are not using your own computer.

AAS Information Request -- Net Form

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