Calilena saylori
Chamberlin & Ivie, 1941
Calilena saylori is a funnel-web spider in the Agelenidae, first described by Chamberlin and Ivie in 1941. The Calilena is distinguished from the similar Hololena by its long , which are typically held parallel to each other. Like other agelenids, this constructs sheet-like webs with a funnel-shaped retreat. It is found in the western United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Calilena saylori: /ˌkæ.lɪˈliː.nə ˈseɪ.lɔːr.aɪ/
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Identification
Calilena is distinguished from the closely related Hololena by : Calilena possesses long spinnerets usually held parallel to each other, whereas Hololena has short spinnerets often directed somewhat inward toward each other. Calilena is also generally smaller than Agelenopsis, with mature females ranging 9-12 mm and males 8-9 mm, compared to Agelenopsis at 10-20 mm. Confirmation of identity requires microscopic examination of genitalia.
Distribution
Western United States
Similar Taxa
- HololenaSimilar funnel-web weavers with overlapping western U.S. distribution; distinguished by short, inward-directed versus Calilena's long, parallel spinnerets
- AgelenopsisSimilar funnel-web weavers with comparable coloration; distinguished by larger body size (10-20 mm versus 8-12 mm in Calilena) and different proportions