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Pholcus phalangioides (Fuesslin, 1775)
Cellar Spider; Daddylongleg Spider; Skull Spider
Family: Pholcidae

Introduction to the Spiders of BC
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Distribution of Pholcus phalangioides in British Columbia
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Introduction


The Cellar Spider (Pholcus phalangioides) is an introduced species in British Columbia that originated in Western and Central Europe, but is now found worldwide. It is found only in houses in colder regions.

Distribution:

BC: Courtenay, Victoria, Gibson's Landing, Summerland

Source: Bennett et al. 2012

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
ExoticSNAExoticNot Listed
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