Ctenus exlineae
Peck, 1981
Arkansas wandering spider
Ctenus exlineae is a wandering in the Ctenidae, first described by Peck in 1981. It is to the United States, where it has been documented primarily in Arkansas. The is commonly known as the Arkansas wandering spider. Like other ctenids, it is an active hunter that does not build webs to capture . It is among the more frequently observed Ctenus species in North America, with 97 iNaturalist observations as of the source date.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ctenus exlineae: /ˈtɛnəs ɛksˈlɪniˌaɪ/
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Identification
Distinguished from other North Ctenus by its restricted geographic range centered on Arkansas. Specific diagnostic morphological features are not documented in the provided sources. Separation from likely requires examination of genitalic characters and other fine structural details typical of the .
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Distribution
United States, with records concentrated in Arkansas.
Behavior
As a wandering ( Ctenidae), it is an active hunter that pursues rather than constructing capture webs.
Similar Taxa
- Other Ctenus species share the general body plan and active hunting of wandering ; precise identification requires detailed morphological examination.
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Nomenclatural note
The specific epithet 'exlineae' honors someone, likely a person with surname Exline (common in arachnological patronymy), though the exact honoree is not specified in the provided sources.
Observation frequency
With 97 iNaturalist observations, this appears to be relatively well-documented compared to many other Ctenus species, suggesting it may be more conspicuous or more actively sought by observers in its range.