Arachnids of North Carolina
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Castianeira crocata - an antlike runner     Corinnidae Members: NC Records BugGuide Account Public View
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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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id_comments At this point we aren't sure we can separate C. crocata & C. descripta. It's possible that the red mark goes all the way to the rear in C. descripta and stops short in C. crocata. Also, males of C. descripta have 'some white hairs at the posterior end, also look for white stripes on the hind tibiae in C. descripta.
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Photo Gallery for Castianeira crocata an antlike runner

Recorded by: Jason Stone
Alamance Co.
Comment: Specimen found crawling across floor in home in evening, photographed, then released outside. Approximately 3/4 of an inch in length when at rest. Elon, Alamance County, NC More photos upon request.		Recorded by: Jason Stone
Alamance Co.
Comment: Specimen found crawling across floor in home in evening, photographed, then released outside. Approximately 3/4 of an inch in length when at rest. Elon, Alamance County, NC More photos upon request.
Recorded by: Jason Stone
Alamance Co.
Comment: Specimen found crawling across floor in home in evening, photographed, then released outside. Approximately 3/4 of an inch in length when at rest. Elon, Alamance County, NC More photos upon request.		Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn
Moore Co.
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Recorded by: Jessica Webb
Cabarrus Co.
Comment: Was found crawling across my bedroom ceiling last night, it escaped. Then resurfaced in my bathroom laundry pile today.		Recorded by: James Padgett
Cleveland Co.
Comment: One adult observed in house.
Recorded by: James Padgett
Cleveland Co.
Comment: One adult observed in house.		Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn
Surry Co.
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Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn
Wilkes Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Edward Hurley
Davidson Co.
Comment: Was crawling up our kitchen wall. Children came to me saying that it was a huge ant.
Recorded by: Steve Hall
Orange Co.
Comment: Adult male; found in house. The color of the legs suggest it might be crocata, which has been found at the same location		Recorded by: Steve Hall
Orange Co.
Comment: Adult male; found in house. The color of the legs suggest it might be crocata, which has been found at the same location
Recorded by: Steve Hall
Orange Co.
Comment: Adult male; found in house. The color of the legs suggest it might be crocata, which has been found at the same location		Recorded by: Steve Hall
Orange Co.
Comment: Caught in house. Appears to be a juvenile, with undeveloped reproductive structures