Dictyna volucripes
Keyserling, 1881
mesh web weaver
Dictyna volucripes is a of mesh web weaver spider in the Dictynidae, first described by Keyserling in 1881. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba in Canada. The species includes two recognized : D. v. volucripes and D. v. volucripoides.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dictyna volucripes: /ˈdɪktɪnə vəˈluːkrɪˌpiːz/
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Identification
As a member of Dictynidae, this constructs characteristic irregular, mesh-like webs. Distinguishing D. volucripes from other Dictyna species requires examination of genitalia , particularly the male and female . The two D. v. volucripes and D. v. volucripoides are distinguished by subtle morphological differences described by Ivie in 1947.
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Distribution
North America. Confirmed present in Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba, Canada.
Behavior
Constructs mesh-like webs for prey capture, characteristic of the Dictynidae.
Similar Taxa
- Other Dictyna speciesShare similar body form and web architecture; require genitalia examination for definitive identification.
- Dictyna volucripes volucripoides distinguished by morphological differences described by Ivie (1947); may occur in overlapping or adjacent ranges.
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Subspecies
Two recognized: Dictyna volucripes volucripes Keyserling, 1881 (nominate) and Dictyna volucripes volucripoides Ivie, 1947.