Distribution Records PDF
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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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taxonomic_comments |
Probably named for arachnologist Wilton J. Ivie
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Typical form has an orange body. The abdomen has a large number or small white spots, usually outlined in red or black. On the ventral abdomen of females there is a white square with orange in the center. Males are brownish with a paler narrow abdomen, pale/faint bands on legs. The plain unbanded legs seperate this from other Araneus. |
total_length |
Small, female 8.5-12, male 5-7 mm. |
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prey |
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predators |
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behavior |
Builds a cone shaped retreat in a folded leaf near the web. |
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technical_reference |
Spiders of North America - Bradley; Spiders of the Carolinas – Gaddy; Bugguide |
adult_id | 1 identifiable by photo 2 identifiable by photo of specific features and/or supplementary info 3 identifiable from specimen only |
abundance |
Uncommon |
distribution_comments |
Throughout Canada and New England, south as far as NC mountains. |
checklist_mt_high >=4,000 ft. | |
checklist_mt_low <4,000 ft. | |
checklist_pd Piedmont | |
checklist_cp Coastal Plain | |
habitat |
Coniferous and mixed forests, open meadows, fields and swamps. |
observation_methods |
Visual observation. |
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