Castianeira thalia

Reiskind, 1969

Castianeira thalia is a of -mimic spider in the Corinnidae, first described by Reiskind in 1969. It belongs to a known for ant-mimicry, where spiders resemble ants in appearance and to avoid . The species has been documented in the western United States, particularly along the West Coast.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Castianeira thalia: /ˌkæstiəˈnaɪərə ˈθeɪliə/

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Distribution

Found on the West Coast of the United States.

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Taxonomic Note

The Castianeira contains multiple -mimic , some of which are difficult to distinguish without close examination. Castianeira thalia is one of several species in this genus documented in North America.

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