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Common Spitting Spider

Scytodes thoracica

Worldwide: 10,200 observations
Group: Arachnids

About

Scytodes thoracica is a spitting spider, so called because it spits a venomous sticky silken substance over its prey. Its size ranges between 3–6 mm (0.12–0.24 in). The carapace is unusual in sloping upwards towards its rear end, whereas the abdomen slopes downwards.

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Recent sightings near Vancouver

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Apr 20, 2026Beatty St, Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: lichenthesespidersView observation from Apr 20, 2026 on iNaturalist
May 3, 2023Granville St, Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: Justin FlintView observation from May 3, 2023 on iNaturalist