Araneus partitus

(Walckenaer, 1841)

Araneus partitus is a of orb-weaver spider in the Araneidae. It is known to occur in the United States, though specific details about its and remain poorly documented. The species was described by Walckenaer in 1841. Like other members of the Araneus, it constructs spiral orb webs for prey capture.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Araneus partitus: /ˌærəˈniːəs pɑrˈtaɪtəs/

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Distribution

United States. GBIF records indicate presence in North America with confirmed records from the USA.

Similar Taxa

  • Araneus marmoreusBoth are North American Araneus with variable abdominal patterning, but A. marmoreus is larger and has distinctive marbled coloration with documented color .
  • Araneus pegniaBoth are relatively small Araneus found in North America, but A. pegnia has a distinctive -shaped abdominal pattern and is associated with wet .

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