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West Coast Laceweaver
Callobius severus
- Worldwide
- 2,327 observations
- Group
- Arachnids
About
Callobius severus is a species of spider found in parts of the United States and Canada. Individuals reach roughly 19 mm (3/4") in size, with males typically appearing smaller than females. 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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Recent sightings near Vancouver
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Sep 30, 2026Buntzen LakeObserver: josh_likes_treesView observation from Sep 30, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 23, 2026Anmore, BC, CAObserver: Jenna HanView observation from Sep 23, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jul 5, 2026The University of British Columbia, Greater Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: Sunny Zhang 张迎新View observation from Jul 5, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jun 11, 2026Green Rd, Bowen Island, BC, CAObserver: Amadea de WitView observation from Jun 11, 2026 on iNaturalist
- May 17, 2026W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: David BrandowView observation from May 17, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Apr 21, 2026Bowen Island, BC, CanadaObserver: ShouView observation from Apr 21, 2026 on iNaturalist