Promyrmekiaphila clathrata

Promyrmekiaphila clathrata is a species of wafer-lid trapdoor spider in the family Euctenizidae that is endemic to the state of California in the United States. Its range is restricted to the central and northern California Coast Ranges, from San Benito County to Glenn County. Like its sister species, C. winnemem, it can be distinguished from species in similar genera by the dusky chevron pattern on its abdomen. It prefers vegetated, mesic habitats that retain some moisture, where it builds burrows in soil up to 30 cm deep. Like other members of this family, it covers its burrow entrance with a door made of silk and soil.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Promyrmekiaphila clathrata 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

• Myrmekiaphila foliata
• Cyrtocarenum cunicularium
• Antrodiaetus pugnax
• Antrodiaetus montanus
• Antrodiaetus unicolor
• Euagrus chisoseus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Arachnida

Order

Araneae

Family

Euctenizidae

Genus

Promyrmekiaphila

Species

Promyrmekiaphila clathrata

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