Dictyna bostoniensis

Emerton, 1888

Boston mesh web weaver

Dictyna bostoniensis is a of mesh web weaver spider in the Dictynidae, described by Emerton in 1888. It is native to North America and has been recorded in the United States and Canada. The species belongs to a family known for constructing irregular, mesh-like webs.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dictyna bostoniensis: //ˈdɪktɪnə ˌbɔːstəˈniːɛnsɪs//

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Distribution

United States and Canada. Specific records include Alberta, Canada.

Behavior

Constructs mesh-like webs typical of the Dictynidae.

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