Antrodiaetus montanus

(Chamberlin & Ivie, 1935)

Mountain Folding-Door Spider

Antrodiaetus montanus is a mygalomorph spider in the Antrodiaetidae, commonly known as folding-door spiders. The constructs silk-lined burrows with hinged, trapdoor-like closures made of silk and soil. It is native to mountainous regions of the western United States. Like other antrodiaetids, it exhibits and is rarely observed above ground except during events.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Antrodiaetus montanus: /ænˌtroʊdiˈiːtəs mɒnˈtænəs/

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Habitat

Mountainous regions of the western United States; constructs silk-lined burrows in soil or leaf litter with hinged, folding-door closures.

Distribution

United States, specifically in mountainous areas of the western states.

Behavior

Constructs and maintains a silk-lined burrow with a hinged, folding-door closure made of silk and soil particles. Remains in burrow for extended periods, emerging primarily to capture prey or during .