Creugas
Thorell, 1878
Species Guides
2Creugas is a of corinnid sac spiders established by Tamerlan Thorell in 1878. The genus contains twenty distributed across the Americas, from the United States to Brazil, with one species (C. gulosus) exhibiting a distribution due to human-mediated introduction. Members are ground-dwelling spiders associated with leaf litter and soil . The genus is taxonomically stable and well-represented in the Neotropical region.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Creugas: /ˈkɹeʊ.ɡəs/
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Habitat
Ground-dwelling; associated with leaf litter and soil substrates.
Distribution
Americas from the United States to Brazil; C. gulosus introduced to Africa, Myanmar, Australia, and Pacific islands.
Human Relevance
C. gulosus has been introduced to multiple continents outside its native range, likely through human commerce.