description Callobius severus (Hacklemesh Weaver) Overview
Callobius severus is a North American spider commonly known as the hacklemesh weaver. It is a member of the family Amaurobiidae and makes a dense, irregular web with a fuzzy or tangled appearance, rather than the regular circular form associated with orb-weaving spiders. The species is associated with sheltered places such as the undersides of logs and rocks, where its nocturnal activity can make it easier to overlook. The entry is relevant to readers studying regional spiders, lace-web relatives, or woodland invertebrates.
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What is Callobius severus commonly called?
Callobius severus is commonly known as the Pacific hacklemesh weaver or West Coast lace weaver. It is a North American spider found in parts of the United States and Canada.
What family does Callobius severus belong to?
The species belongs to the family Amaurobiidae, known as the hacklemesh weavers. This family includes spiders that make tangled, fuzzy-looking sheet or lace-like webs.
What does the web of Callobius severus look like?
Its web is dense and irregular, with a fuzzy or tangled appearance. It does not have the neat circular structure associated with orb-weaving spiders.
Where might you find a hacklemesh weaver?
Hacklemesh weavers commonly use sheltered, damp places such as spaces under bark, stones, leaf litter, and woodpiles. The web-building habit helps distinguish them from spiders that build open orb webs.
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