Colphepeira catawba

(Banks, 1911)

A rare North American orb-weaver spider and the sole member of its . First described from specimens collected in the early 20th century. Known from fewer than ten documented observations.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Colphepeira catawba: //kol.fəˈpaɪr.ə kəˈtɔː.bə//

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Identification

Distinguished from other araneid by placement in the genus Colphepeira; specific diagnostic features remain poorly documented in published literature.

Distribution

United States and Mexico.

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