Pimus fractus
(Chamberlin, 1920)
hacklemesh weaver
Pimus fractus is a spider in the Amaurobiidae, commonly known as hacklemesh weavers. It was first described by Chamberlin in 1920. The species is known only from the United States, with very few documented observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pimus fractus: //ˈpaɪməs ˈfræktəs//
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Distribution
United States. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in the USA, though specific states are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic history
First described by Chamberlin in 1920. The specific epithet 'fractus' is Latin, meaning 'broken' or 'fractured', possibly referring to a morphological feature.
Data scarcity
Only two observations are recorded in iNaturalist, indicating this is either genuinely rare, under-collected, or cryptic in its habits.