Aptostichus chemehuevi
Bond, 2012
Chemehuevi Desert Trapdoor Spider
Aptostichus chemehuevi is a of trapdoor in the Euctenizidae, described by arachnologist Jason Bond in 2012. It belongs to a of mygalomorph spiders known for constructing -lined burrows with hinged trapdoor lids. The species epithet references the Chemehuevi people, a group whose traditional territory includes parts of the southwestern United States where this spider occurs. Like other Aptostichus species, it is a with limited capability.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aptostichus chemehuevi: //æpˈtɒstɪkəs ˌtʃɛməˈweɪvi//
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Habitat
Desert environments in the southwestern United States.
Distribution
United States.
Behavior
Constructs -lined burrows with a hinged trapdoor lid made of soil, vegetation, and silk.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- For the Love of Spiders and Research | Bug Squad
- Name That Spider Species | Bug Squad
- Arachnids: Close Encounters of the Best Kind | Bug Squad
- Congrats to Jason Bond, Executive Associate Dean, UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences | Bug Squad
- From Students to University Professionals: A Gathering of Arachnologists at UC Davis | Bug Squad
- When the Bond Lab Went to Salt Lake City | Bug Squad