Anyphaena pacifica
(Banks, 1896)
ghost spider
Anyphaena pacifica is a of ghost spider in the Anyphaenidae, first described by Banks in 1896. It belongs to a family of wandering hunters that do not build permanent webs for prey capture. The species occurs across western North America from Canada to Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anyphaena pacifica: //ænɪˈfiːnə pəˈsɪfɪkə//
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Distribution
Canada, United States, and Mexico. GBIF records confirm occurrence across multiple states in the USA, with the extending north into Canada and south into Mexico.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Gayenna pacifica by Nathan Banks in 1896, this was later transferred to the Anyphaena. The basionym Gayenna pacifica is preserved in taxonomic records.