Araneae

Araneae (Spiders)

Taxonomy

Araneae is a large order of arachnids that includes all spiders.

Description

Spiders were common in Bee Atlas blocks, and ranged from tiny to medium sized. We did not identify spiders to family, genus, or species.

Spider, Bee Atlas specimen (Photo courtesy of Thea Evans) 

Nest Structure

Spiders spin silk webs, often partially or completely filling the tunnel entrance in Bee Atlas blocks.

Hole Sizes

all sizes

Voltinism

No information at this time.

Activity Period

No information at this time.

References

No information at this time.