Aculepeira carbonarioides
Aculepeira carbonarioides is a spider in the orb-weaver family (Araneidae).
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Araneidae |
| Genus: | Aculepeira |
| Species: | A. carbonarioides |
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It is commonly found in the rocky crevices of boulder-strewn slopes, at or close by the tree line;[1][2] reported from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territory, Quebec and Yukon Territory) and the United States (Alaska, Colorado, New Hampshire, Utah and Wyoming).[1][2] A. carbonarioides reportedly stays in the center of its web during daylight hours.[1][2]
References
- (This source cited at Bug Guide page at next footnote) C.D. Dondale; J.H. Redner; P. Paquin; H.W. Levi (2003). The Orb-weaving Spiders of Canada and Alaska–The Insects and Arachnids of Canada Part 23. ISBN 978-0-660-18898-0. Archived from the original on 2007-12-25. Retrieved 2009-09-08.
- Lynette Schimming (September 5, 2009). "Aculepeira carbonarioides". BugGuide.net. Iowa State University. Retrieved May 2, 2010.
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