Araneus arizonensis

(Banks, 1900)

Araneus arizonensis is an orb-weaver spider in the Araneidae, first described by Nathan Banks in 1900. The was originally placed in the Epeira and transferred to Araneus by Alexander Petrunkevitch in 1911. It occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other members of its family, it constructs spiral wheel-shaped webs to capture prey.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Araneus arizonensis: //ˌærəˈniːəs ˌærɪzoʊˈnɛnsɪs//

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Distribution

Found in the United States (southwestern region) and Mexico. GBIF records indicate presence in North America and Middle America.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Epeira arizonensis by Nathan Banks in 1900. Transferred to Araneus by Alexander Petrunkevitch in 1911.

Data limitations

No iNaturalist observations recorded as of source date. Published biological information appears sparse in readily accessible sources.

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