Arachnids of North Carolina
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Neriene clathrata - a dome spider


Neriene clathrata
Taxonomy
Order: ARANEAEInfraorder: AraneomorphaeFamily: LinyphiidaeSubfamily: Linyphiinae                                                                                 
Identification
Online Description/Photos: BugGuide Google, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, GBIF
Structural Features: The epigynume is quite distinct: It's protuberant, and appears very much kike a sphere with a large central hole and having lateral openings.
Structural photos
Neriene clathrata
Note the near circular shape with large, central opening.
Neriene clathrata
The protuberant epigynum has the appearance of lateral openings as well.
Distribution in North Carolina
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Neriene clathrata
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: shrubs at high elevation
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Recorded by: Mark Basinger and Donald Zepp on 2025-04-03
Wilson Co.
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Recorded by: Mark Basinger and Donald Zepp on 2025-04-03
Wilson Co.
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