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Citharoceps
Citharoceps is a genus of tube-dwelling spiders in the family Segestriidae, established by Chamberlin in 1924. The genus contains two described species, both found in North America: C. fidicina (southern United States and Mexico) and C. cruzana (United States). These spiders are characterized by their elongated, cylindrical abdomens and six eyes arranged in three pairs, traits typical of their family.
Citharoceps fidicina
Citharoceps fidicina is a tube-dwelling spider in the family Segestriidae, described by Chamberlin in 1924. The genus Citharoceps is endemic to the southwestern United States and Mexico. Segestriid spiders are characterized by their elongated, cylindrical abdomens and their habit of constructing silken retreats in crevices, under bark, or in other sheltered locations. Members of this family possess six eyes arranged in a distinctive semicircular pattern, a trait that distinguishes them from most other spider families which typically have eight eyes.