M Hedin
penultimate male Calponia harrisonfordi (F Caponiidae)
Very interesting spider species, the sole representative of the California endemic genus Calponia. Calponia is known only from Bay Area counties, from San Benito county northwards to Mendocino county. Named by Norman Platnick in honor of Harrison Ford, reflecting Mr Ford's efforts on behalf of the American Museum of Natural History in NYC. Read more about the spider here:
digitallibrary.amnh.org/dspace/handle/2246/5024
This elusive spider was collected by JS. As he suggests, "Glad we could bring the fugitive into custody!". I presume that you've seen the movie....
Santa Clara County, CA; MCH 10_008
penultimate male Calponia harrisonfordi (F Caponiidae)
Very interesting spider species, the sole representative of the California endemic genus Calponia. Calponia is known only from Bay Area counties, from San Benito county northwards to Mendocino county. Named by Norman Platnick in honor of Harrison Ford, reflecting Mr Ford's efforts on behalf of the American Museum of Natural History in NYC. Read more about the spider here:
digitallibrary.amnh.org/dspace/handle/2246/5024
This elusive spider was collected by JS. As he suggests, "Glad we could bring the fugitive into custody!". I presume that you've seen the movie....
Santa Clara County, CA; MCH 10_008