Callobius severus, commonly known as the Pacific hacklemesh weaver or west coast lace weaver, is a species of spider found in parts of the United States and Canada. Individuals reach roughly 19 mm (3⁄4 in) in size, with males typically appearing smaller than females. The cephalothorax and legs are reddish to dark brown and the abdomen is dark to light grey with fine hairs, often appearing with large, bilaterally mirrored paler spots. Males feature large, extended palps with prominent projections.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of West Coast Laceweaver being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Amaurobiidae
- Genus
- Callobius
- Species
- Callobius severus
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