Lampshade-weaver

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  • Hypochilus bonneti

    lampshade weaver

    Hypochilus bonneti is a species of lampshade spider (family Hypochilidae) first described by Gertsch in 1964. It is one of several species in the genus Hypochilus, which are known for their distinctive flat, circular webs that resemble lampshades. The species occurs in the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented.