February 25, 2026

Sample information
Picture
Entry by: CJ-2
Location
Collection date 02/24/2026
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Berkshire Community College
Observations

Found on webs underneath reptile tank. Observed at least 4 other spiders of similar appearance nearby. 8 long legs, Small head, connected thorax and long patterned abdomen. Beige in appearance. Black and white patterns around jointed legs.
Putative identification Arthropoda Arachnida Araneae Pholcidae Pholcus Pholcus phalangioides

Methods
Extraction kit
DNA extraction location
Single or Duplex PCR
Gel electrophoresis system
Buffer
DNA stain
Gel images
Protocol notes

Results
Wolbachia presence
Confidence level
Explanation of confidence level
Wolbachia 16S sequence
Arthropod COI sequence
Summary
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