Dictyna alaskae
Chamberlin & Ivie, 1947
Alaska mesh web weaver
Dictyna alaskae is a small spider in the Dictynidae, commonly known as mesh web weavers. The species was described in 1947 and has a Holarctic distribution spanning and subarctic regions. It constructs irregular, mesh-like webs to capture prey. The specific epithet references Alaska, where the species was first described.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dictyna alaskae: //ˈdɪktɪnə əˈlæskeɪ//
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Habitat
and subarctic environments; associated with coniferous forests and tundra-edge vegetation in northern latitudes.
Distribution
North America (Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba; Alaska, USA), Northern Europe, and Russia (European Russia to Far East).
Behavior
Constructs irregular, mesh-like webs (cribellate silk) for prey capture, typical of the Dictynidae.