Araneus alboventris

(Emerton, 1884)

Araneus alboventris is a of orb-weaving spider in the Araneidae. It is found in the United States and Canada. Like other members of the Araneus, it constructs spiral wheel-shaped webs to capture prey. The species was first described by James Henry Emerton in 1884.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Araneus alboventris: //ˌæɹəˈniːəs ˌælboʊˈvɛntrɪs//

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Distribution

United States and Canada. GBIF records indicate presence in North America, with specific records from Vermont in the United States.

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Taxonomic History

First described by Emerton in 1884. The specific epithet 'alboventris' refers to a white , a common naming convention in Araneus .

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