Cybaeota shastae
Chamberlin & Ivie, 1937
Cybaeota shastae is a small true in the Cybaeidae, first described by Chamberlin & Ivie in 1937. It is known only from the United States, with records from the western region including California. The Cybaeota contains diminutive spiders closely related to Cybaeus but distinguished by genitalic and somatic characteristics. Very little is known of its biology.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cybaeota shastae: //saɪˈbiːoʊtə ˈʃæsti//
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Identification
Distinguished from and other Cybaeidae by genitalic , particularly male and female epigynal structures. Members of Cybaeota are generally smaller than Cybaeus . Specific diagnostic features for C. shastae require examination of or original description.
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Habitat
Presumed to inhabit moist microhabitats including forest litter, moss, and rocky crevices, based on known of related Cybaeidae .
Distribution
United States, with records from California and the western United States.
Similar Taxa
- Cybaeota californica in the same , also found in California; distinguished by subtle genitalic differences
- Cybaeus speciesRelated in same ; generally larger with different genitalic and somatic
More Details
Taxonomic note
The epithet 'shastae' refers to Mount Shasta in California, likely indicating the locality or region of original collection.
Data deficiency
With only 29 iNaturalist observations and limited published records, this remains poorly known. No dedicated ecological or behavioral studies have been published.