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

Myrmekiaphila foliata Atkinson, 1886 - wafer-lid trapdoor spider

Taxonomy
Order: ARANEAEInfraorder: MygalomorphaeFamily: EuctenizidaeSynonym: Myrmekiaphila comstocki                                                                                 
Identification
Online Description/Photos: BugGuide Google, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, GBIF
Distribution in North Carolina
Comments: Genus is endemic to the southeastern United States. In NC distribution is western part of the state and northern piedmont.
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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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 Photo Gallery for Myrmekiaphila foliata - wafer-lid trapdoor spider

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Recorded by: Kelsey winterbottom on 2020-11-26
Orange Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Kelsey winterbottom on 2020-11-26
Orange Co.
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Recorded by: Mark Basinger on 2020-11-07
Rowan Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Steve Hall on 1984-06-00
Orange Co.
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Recorded by: Steve Hall on 1984-06-00
Orange Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Steve Hall on 1984-06-00
Orange Co.
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