Cave Spiders

The families Leptonetidae & Telemidae in North America

Calieptoneta ♂ Sequoia NP, CA
© D. Littschwager 2007


Neoleptoneta ♂ Geode Cave, TX
© J. Krejca 2008

Welcome! If you are looking for information on the spider families Leptonetidae and Telemidae, or cave- adapted spiders in general, you've arrived at the right place. Have a look around and learn about these elusive spiders.

About Me. This is where you can find more information about me, including my contact information.

FAQ's. Frequently asked questions about my research.

Resources. This website is designed to be an extension of my research projects, and a repository of images and information for the specialist and non- specialist alike. Of special interest are the interactive diagnostic keys made using Lucid 3.0 and the distribution maps created with Google Earth.

Images. A comprehensive collection of images are presented here including live photos, scanning electron micrographs (SEM), and Automontage.

Sierran Spiders Field Class. A course description along with resources for the 2008 Sierran Spider Field Course offered through San Francisco State University can also be found here. Prospective students may also wish to visit the San Francisco State University field campus site for more details.