Arachnids of North Carolina
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Hypochilus pococki - A Lampshade Spider

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Taxonomy
Order: ARANEAEInfraorder: AraneomorphaeFamily: Hypochilidae                                                                                 
Comments: H. pococki has been seperated into four clades, western, central, elk and northeast. See clade accounts for ranges.
Identification
Online Description/Photos: BugGuide Google, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, GBIF
Distribution in North Carolina
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Hypochilus pococki
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: sheltered rock outcrops in forest; lampshade web
See also Habitat Account for Montane Mesic Rock Faces and Crevices
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Status in North Carolina
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Natural Heritage Program Ranks: G4G5 S4
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