Barronopsis texana
(Gertsch, 1934)
Barronopsis texana is a of funnel weaver spider in the Agelenidae. It belongs to the large-bodied B. texana species group, characterized by distinctive genital and larger body size relative to . The species has been recorded across the United States with over 1,500 observations documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Barronopsis texana: /ˌbær.oʊˈnɒp.sɪs tɛkˈsɑː.nə/
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Identification
Member of the large-bodied B. texana group distinguished from the small-bodied B. barrowsi group by genital and morphometric data. Within its species group, identification requires examination of male palpus and female genitalia structures. Detailed and a species identification key are available in the taxonomic revision by Chamberlin & Ivie.
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Distribution
United States; North America.
Similar Taxa
- Barronopsis floridensisConvergent member of the large-bodied B. texana group; distinguished by genital
- Barronopsis arturoiConvergent member of the large-bodied B. texana group; distinguished by genital
- Barronopsis jeffersiConvergent member of the large-bodied B. texana group; distinguished by genital
- Barronopsis barrowsiMember of the small-bodied B. barrowsi group; differs in genital and smaller body size
- Barronopsis stephaniaeMember of the small-bodied B. barrowsi group; differs in genital and smaller body size