Spider Checklist

Spider Photographic Checklist

Basic Information Date Location Habitat

Spider ID Needs Eye arrangement photographed Abdomen shape and pattern photographed Cephalothorax shape and markings photographed Leg spines, banding, or posture photographed Spinnerets or rear view photographed Pedipalps or epigyne photographed, if visible Web type, retreat, burrow, or hunting position photographed Overall body shape photographed

Helpful Photo Angles Top / dorsal view Side view Front / face view Rear view showing spinnerets Leg close-up Eye close-up Web, retreat, burrow, or egg sac Habitat shot

Web, Habitat, and Behavior Orb web present Sheet web present Funnel web or retreat present Irregular cobweb present Ambush hunting Active hunting Jumping or stalking behavior Egg sac, spiderlings, or maternal behavior observed

Field Notes Behavior
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