Arachnids of North Carolina
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Nesticus silvanus - a cave cobweb spider

Taxonomy
Order: ARANEAEInfraorder: AraneomorphaeFamily: Nesticidae                                                                                 
Identification
Online Description/Photos: BugGuide Google, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, GBIF
Distribution in North Carolina
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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: birch boulder field; under rocks
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Status in North Carolina
Natural Heritage Program Status: SR
Natural Heritage Program Ranks: S2? G2?
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 Photo Gallery for Nesticus silvanus - a cave cobweb spider

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Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2021-07-15
Haywood Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2021-07-15
Haywood Co.
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Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2021-07-15
Haywood Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2021-07-15
Haywood Co.
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Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2021-07-15
Madison Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2021-07-15
Madison Co.
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