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Lampshade Weaver Spider

Hypochilus pococki

Photo by JC_Forester
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This spider primarily was seen along large boulders. It's web resembles a lampshade leading into the spider where it waits for its prey.

Reference Links:

Lampshade Weaver Spider - Hypochilus pococki - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJune 12, 2013

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