Araneus calusa
Levi, 1973
Araneus calusa is a of orb-weaving spider in the Araneidae, described by Herbert W. Levi in 1973. The species is known from the United States, though specific details about its , appearance, and remain poorly documented in the available literature. As with other members of the Araneus, it likely constructs circular orb webs to capture flying insect prey.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Araneus calusa: /a.raˈne.us kaˈlu.sa/
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Distribution
United States (specific range details not documented in available sources)
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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