Eriophora edax

(Blackwall, 1863)

Eriophora edax is a of -weaving in the Araneidae. The species occurs from the United States southward through the Neotropics to Brazil. Like other members of the Eriophora, it constructs large orb webs for capture. The species was originally described as Epeira edax by Blackwall in 1863.

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How to pronounce Eriophora edax: /ˌɛr.iːˈɒ.fə.rə ˈiː.dæks/

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Distribution

Recorded from the United States through Central America and South America to Brazil. Specific country records include Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, and Cauca (Colombia).

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Epeira edax by Blackwall in 1863, later transferred to the Eriophora.

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