Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Identification
Largest pholcid in the world. Abdomen is globular. Males' chelicerae have a very conspicuous black modification.
Range
"Artema atlanta is the largest pholcid in the world and was introduced to North America. At this time, the only known colonies of this spider in the continental U.S. are in southern Arizona and southeastern California." ~R.J.Adams (June 14, 2009)
Habitat
Synanthropic (on or near human habitations).
Remarks
Web is a domed sheet with a network of irregular threads above it.
(1)See Also
Some Physocyclus (Pholcidae) will look similar in body shape and size.