Barronopsis floridensis
(Roth, 1954)
Barronopsis floridensis is a funnel weaver spider in the Agelenidae, originally described from Florida. It belongs to the large-bodied B. texana group, characterized by robust and distinct genitalic structures. Phylogenetic analysis places it in a clade with B. arturoi, sister to a clade containing B. texana and B. jeffersi. The species has been documented in the southeastern United States and the Bahama Islands.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Barronopsis floridensis: //ˌbærɔˈnɒpsɪs ˌflɒrɪˈdɛnsɪs//
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Identification
Part of the B. texana group distinguished by larger body size compared to the B. barrowsi group. Specific identification relies on examination of male palpal bulb and female genitalia structure. Distinguished from by detailed characters of the male palpus and as described in systematic revisions.
Distribution
Southeastern United States and Bahama Islands. Records indicate presence in Florida and potentially broader Caribbean region.
Similar Taxa
- Barronopsis texanaSame group; larger-bodied with overlapping range; requires genitalic examination for definitive separation
- Barronopsis arturoiSister in phylogenetic analysis; most closely related ; distinguished by specific palpal and epigynal characters
- Barronopsis jeffersiSame group; similar robust ; genitalic structures differ
- Agelenopsis speciesCongeneric members with similar funnel-web building ; Barronopsis distinguished by specific genitalic and phylogenetic placement