Calilena angelena
Chamberlin & Ivie, 1941
Calilena angelena is a of funnel weaver spider in the Agelenidae. It is found in the United States and Mexico. Like other agelenids, it constructs sheet-like webs with a funnel-shaped retreat. The Calilena is distinguished from the similar genus Hololena by its long , which are typically held parallel to each other.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Calilena angelena: //ˌkæ.lɪˈliː.nə ˌæn.dʒəˈliː.nə//
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Identification
Calilena can be separated from the similar Hololena by length: Calilena has long spinnerets usually held parallel to each other, whereas Hololena has short spinnerets often directed somewhat inward. Calilena are generally smaller than Agelenopsis, with females typically 9–12 mm and males 8–9 mm in body length, compared to 10–20 mm for Agelenopsis.
Distribution
United States and Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- HololenaHololena has short often directed inward, while Calilena has long spinnerets held parallel.
- AgelenopsisAgelenopsis averages substantially larger body size (10–20 mm versus 9–12 mm for Calilena females).
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Taxonomic Note
The Calilena is closely related to Hololena and Agelenopsis within the Agelenidae. All three genera share the characteristic funnel-web building and similar color patterns of two parallel or converging dark stripes on a pale , a central reddish or brownish abdominal band, and often annulated legs.