Arachnids of North Carolina
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Sole representative of Theridiosomatidae in NC
NC Records

Theridiosoma gemmosum - Ray spider



Male

Mature Male
Taxonomy
Order: ARANEAEInfraorder: AraneomorphaeFamily: Theridiosomatidae                                                                                 
Identification
Online Description/Photos: BugGuide Google, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, GBIF
Comments: Typical variety darker black and white.
Distribution in North Carolina
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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: forest; small orbs on sides of logs, moist trail banks, etc.
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 Photo Gallery for Theridiosoma gemmosum - Ray spider

Photos: 12

Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2024-08-01
Yancey Co.
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Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2024-08-01
Yancey Co.
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Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2024-08-01
Yancey Co.
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Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2024-08-01
Yancey Co.
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Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2024-06-07
Chatham Co.
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Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2024-05-21
Macon Co.
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Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2024-05-21
Macon Co.
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Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2023-09-14
Rutherford Co.
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Recorded by: Carol Tingley on 2022-06-24
Macon Co.
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Recorded by: Carol Tingley on 2022-06-24
Macon Co.
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Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2019-07-16
Yancey Co.
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Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn on 2019-07-16
Yancey Co.
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