Araneus groenlandicola
(Strand, 1906)
Greenland Orbweaver
Araneus groenlandicola is a of -weaver in the Araneidae. It is known from a limited geographic range spanning the northernmost regions of North America, including Greenland, Canada, and the northern United States. The species was described by Embrik Strand in 1906. As with other members of the Araneus, it constructs spiral wheel-shaped webs for capture.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Araneus groenlandicola: //ˌæɹəˈniːəs ˌɡroʊnlænˈdɪkələ//
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Distribution
Recorded from Greenland, Canada (Alberta, Manitoba), and the United States. The specific epithet 'groenlandicola' indicates an association with Greenland, suggesting this region may represent the core of its range.
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Taxonomic etymology
The specific epithet 'groenlandicola' derives from 'Groenlandia' (Greenland) combined with the Latin suffix '-cola' meaning 'dweller' or 'inhabitant of', indicating the ' association with Greenland.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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