Calymmaria monicae
Chamberlin & Ivie, 1937
Calymmaria monicae is a of true spider in the Cybaeidae, first described by Chamberlin & Ivie in 1937. The species is known only from the United States. Very little specific information has been published about this particular species. It belongs to a whose members are commonly known as "basket-web weavers" due to their distinctive web architecture.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Calymmaria monicae: /kəˌlɪməˈriːə mɒˈnɪkiː/
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Identification
Specific diagnostic features for C. monicae are not documented in available sources. The Calymmaria can be distinguished from similar by their unique inverted cone-shaped webs combined with a thin sheet platform. of the genus range 2–10 mm in body length. Some Calymmaria are nearly identical morphologically and require microscopic examination of genitalia for definitive identification.
Distribution
United States. Specific state or regional records are not available in the provided sources.
Similar Taxa
- Calymmaria emertoniSimilar body size range and general ; some Calymmaria are distinguished only by subtle genitalia differences
- Calymmaria bifurcataEssentially identical in general appearance to related in the ; requires microscopic examination to separate
- Tegenaria spp.Historically confused with Calymmaria due to similar size and use; distinguished by web architecture (funnel webs vs. basket webs)
More Details
Family placement
Calymmaria has been classified in different over time. The was formerly placed in Hahniidae and some were even assigned to Tegenaria in Agelenidae. Current classification places C. monicae in Cybaeidae based on more recent taxonomic revisions.