How to Identify a Barn Spider

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Take note of their body size.. Look for a light brown color.. Notice distinguishing marks on the legs.

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1

Take note of their body size.

Step 1

Take note of their body size.

2

Look for a light brown color.

Step 2

Look for a light brown color.

3

Notice distinguishing marks on the legs.

Step 3

Notice distinguishing marks on the legs.

4

Pay attention to the abdomen.

Step 4

Pay attention to the abdomen.

5

Get a closer look.

Step 5

Get a closer look.

6

Spot the orb-shaped web.

Step 6

Spot the orb-shaped web.

7

Look for nighttime web rebuilding.

Step 7

Look for nighttime web rebuilding.

8

Pay attention to daytime behavior.

Step 8

Pay attention to daytime behavior.

9

Recognize their prey.

Step 9

Recognize their prey.

10

Check that you're within their range.

Step 10

Check that you're within their range.

11

Look for intersecting surfaces.

Step 11

Look for intersecting surfaces.

12

Follow the insects.

Step 12

Follow the insects.

13

Search in the late afternoon and evenings.

Step 13

Search in the late afternoon and evenings.

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