Metazygia wittfeldae

(McCook, 1894)

Metazygia wittfeldae is an orb-weaving spider in the Araneidae. The occurs from the United States through Central America to Rica, with additional records from the Galápagos Islands. It is one of the more frequently observed Metazygia species, with over 1,000 documented observations on iNaturalist.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Metazygia wittfeldae: /mɛtəˈzaɪdʒiə ˈwɪtfɛldeɪ/

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Identification

Distinguishing Metazygia wittfeldae from requires examination of genitalic structures and abdominal patterning. The Metazygia is characterized by a laterally compressed with prominent or spines, though specific diagnostic features for M. wittfeldae relative to other Metazygia are not documented in the provided sources.

Distribution

United States to Rica; Middle America; North America; Galápagos Islands (Ecuador).

More Details

Taxonomic Authority

First described by Henry Christopher McCook in 1894.

Observation Frequency

Over 1,000 observations documented on iNaturalist as of the source date.