Arachnids of North Carolina
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Frontinella pyramitela (Walckenaer, 1841) - bowl and doily weaver


Male
Male
Taxonomy
Order: ARANEAEInfraorder: AraneomorphaeSubfamily: LinyphiinaeFamily: LinyphiidaeSynonym: Frontinella pyramitela communis                                                                                 
Comments: Frontinella pyramitela was transferred from the genus Linyphia and synonomized with F. communis by Chamberlin and Ivie, 1944.
Identification
Online Description/Photos: BugGuide Google, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, GBIFTechnical Description: Chamberlin, R. V. & Ivie, W. (1944). Spiders of the Georgia region of North America. Bulletin of the University of Utah 35(9): 1-267.
Total Length: Females 3-4mm; males 3-3.3mmAdult ID: identifiable by photo
Distribution in North Carolina
Comments: Widespread thought the US, but especially so in the southeast.
County Map: Clicking on a county returns the records for the species in that county.
Adult phenology:
 High Mountains (HM) ≥ 4,000 ft.
 Low Mountains (LM) < 4,000 ft.
 Piedmont (Pd)
 Coastal Plain (CP)

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Habitats and Life History
Habitats: old field, bog, forest edge, low branches of trees, bushes, and tall grass
Observation Methods: Visual
Abundance/Frequency: Common
Silk / Web: F. pyramitela's common name, "bowl and doily weaver" derives from the two main parts of its web, comprising a "finger-bowl-like cup beneath which is stretched a nearly horizontal sheet (quote attributed to Comstock by B.J. Kaston, 1948), above the "bowl" is an irregular labyrinth which can be sizable. Prey that falls onto the bowl is pulled through by the spider hanging beneath.
Behavior: The males and females often peacefully cohabit in the same web.
Status in North Carolina
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Photo Gallery for Frontinella pyramitela - bowl and doily weaver

Recorded by: Erich Hofmann and Kayla Weinfurther
New Hanover Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Erich Hofmann and Kayla Weinfurther
New Hanover Co.
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Recorded by: Ken Kneidel
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Ken Kneidel
Mecklenburg Co.
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Recorded by: John Petranka
Durham Co.
Comment: New Hope Creek Biodiversity Survey (2021-2022)		Recorded by: John Petranka
Orange Co.
Comment: New Hope Creek Biodiversity Survey (2021-2022)
Recorded by: John Petranka
Durham Co.
Comment: New Hope Creek Biodiversity Survey (2021-2022)		Recorded by: John Petranka
Orange Co.
Comment: New Hope Creek Biodiversity Survey (2021-2022)
Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn
Scotland Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn
Scotland Co.
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Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn
Scotland Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn, J. Thomson
Buncombe Co.
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Recorded by: John Petranka
Orange Co.
Comment: New Hope Creek Biodiversity Survey (2021-22)		Recorded by: John Petranka
Orange Co.
Comment: New Hope Creek Biodiversity Survey (2021-22)
Recorded by: John Petranka
Vance Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Simpson Eason
Durham Co.
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Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn
Alleghany Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn
Surry Co.
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Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn
Surry Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Donald Zepp
Johnston Co.
Comment: In situ photos
Recorded by: Mark Shields
Onslow Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: B. McRae
Macon Co.
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Recorded by: B. McRae
Macon Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn, Kyle Kittelberger
Alleghany Co.
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Recorded by: B.Bockhahn, J.Wyche, Joy Greenwood, Michael Walker, Joe Martin
Gates Co.
Comment: MEMI - near the visitor center		Recorded by: F. Williams, S. Williams
Gates Co.
Comment: MEMI
Recorded by: FKW
Gates Co.
Comment: MEMI - Picnic area. Feeding on tabanid fly		Recorded by: B. Bockhahn
Orange Co.
Comment: OCMO
Recorded by: K. Radewicz
Rockingham Co.
Comment: HARI - Observed during the NC Biodiversity Project Ranger Training. @ -79.756149, 36.253856		Recorded by: J.Williams
Vance Co.
Comment: KELA
Recorded by: J.Phillips
Wake Co.
Comment: WIUM - dew covered web		Recorded by: J. Mickey
Wilkes Co.
Comment: STMO - Along lower park road in field, lots of webs covered in dew. - Webs covered in dew in the early morning @ -81.071677, 36.375824
Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn
Avery Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: B. McRae
Macon Co.
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Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn
Orange Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn
Stokes Co.
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Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn
Avery Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn
Stokes Co.
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Recorded by: Jim Petranka
Madison Co.
Comment: On Virginia Pine sapling in disturbed roadside vegetation		Recorded by: Jim Petranka
Madison Co.
Comment: On Virginia Pine sapling in disturbed roadside vegetation