Shen Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Insect (chóng) Entry: Die Kangxi Stroke Count: 11 Page 1080, Entry 24 According to the Tang Rhyme (Tangyun) and the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced tie. According to the Erya (Erya): Explaining Insects, it mentions the wang-die-yi. Note: This indicates it is the same as the trapdoor spider. The Materia Medica (Bencao) records: The trapdoor spider is also called the die-mother. For a detailed explanation, refer to the notes for the character for trapdoor spider. Furthermore, according to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced die. It is also pronounced ti. The meaning is the same.