Novalena lutzi

(Gertsch, 1933)

Novalena lutzi is a of funnel-web spider in the Agelenidae, first described by Gertsch in 1933. The species belongs to a of spiders found in North America. As a member of Agelenidae, it constructs sheet webs with a characteristic funnel-shaped retreat.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Novalena lutzi: /noʊ.vəˈliː.nə ˈlʌt.si/

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Distribution

Known from the United States. GBIF records indicate presence in North America with multiple USA records.

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Taxonomic Note

The Novalena was established by Chamberlin & Ivie in 1942. in this genus are part of the funnel-web spider Agelenidae, which is characterized by the construction of flat sheet webs with a tubular retreat at one end.

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