Psilochorus californiae
Chamberlin, 1919
Psilochorus californiae is a of cellar spider in the Pholcidae. It was described by Chamberlin in 1919. The species occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other pholcids, it constructs irregular, three-dimensional webs in dark, sheltered locations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Psilochorus californiae: //ˌsaɪloʊˈkɔɹəs ˌkæləˈfɔɹniaɪ//
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Habitat
Dark, sheltered locations such as cellars, caves, and rock crevices.
Distribution
United States and Mexico.
Behavior
Constructs irregular, three-dimensional webs typical of the Pholcidae.
Similar Taxa
- Other Psilochorus speciesSimilar body plan and web architecture; identification to level requires examination of genitalic .
- Pholcus phalangioidesShares the 'cellar spider' and web type, but has longer legs relative to body size and different abdominal patterning.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Psilochorus hooki Slowik ventral | Entomology Research Museum
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- Primary Type List | Entomology Research Museum