Metepeira minima
Gertsch, 1936
Metepeira is a small -weaving in the Araneidae. The was described by Gertsch in 1936 and occurs from the United States south to Honduras. Like other members of its , it constructs a distinctive web architecture combining a small orb web with a tangled, labyrinthine retreat structure.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Metepeira minima: /ˌmɛtəˈpaɪrə ˈmɪnɪmə/
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Distribution
Found from the United States to Honduras, spanning North America and Middle America.
Similar Taxa
- Metepeira labyrintheaBoth are small Metepeira weavers with similar web architecture; M. labyrinthea is the eastern North 'Labyrinth ' with a more restricted range than M. .
- Metepeira spinipesAnother small Metepeira ; M. spinipes ranges from southern Oregon into Mexico and is known for occasional social in dense colonies, unlike M. .