Eustala californiensis

(Keyserling, 1885)

Eustala californiensis is a of orb-weaver spider in the Araneidae. It is known from the United States and Mexico. Like other members of the Eustala, it constructs spiral wheel-shaped webs for prey capture. The species was described by Eugen von Keyserling in 1885.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eustala californiensis: /juːˈstalə kælɪˌfɔːrniˈɛnsɪs/

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Distribution

United States and Mexico. Records indicate presence in North America and Middle America, though specific state or regional distributions within these countries are not well documented.

Similar Taxa

  • Eustala anasteraBoth are North American Eustala ; E. anastera (Humpbacked Orbweaver) is more frequently documented and has a distinctive humped , whereas E. californiensis lacks this prominent feature
  • Other Eustala speciesThe Eustala contains numerous similar-looking orb-weavers, many of which require microscopic examination or geographic context for reliable identification

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