Araneus bispinosus

(Keyserling, 1885)

Araneus bispinosus is an orb-weaving spider in the Araneidae. It is native to the United States. As a member of the Araneus, it constructs spiral wheel-shaped webs for prey capture. The specific epithet "bispinosus" refers to two spines, likely describing a diagnostic morphological feature.

Araneus bispinosus 329987 by Don Loarie. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Araneus bispinosus (16950041652) by Don Loarie. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Araneus bispinosus 329988 by Don Loarie. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Araneus bispinosus: /əˈræniəs baɪˈspaɪnoʊsəs/

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Identification

The specific epithet "bispinosus" suggests the presence of two spines, likely on the or other body part, which may serve as a key diagnostic feature distinguishing this from . Detailed morphological descriptions are not available in the provided sources.

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Distribution

United States; North America

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Taxonomic note

The specific epithet "bispinosus" is Latin for "two-spined," indicating a morphological feature used in description. The species was described by Keyserling in 1885.