Emblyna annulipes
(Blackwall, 1846)
Mesh Web Weaver
Emblyna annulipes is a small spider in the Dictynidae, commonly known as mesh web weavers. The species was first described by Blackwall in 1846 under the name Ergatis annulipes. It has been recorded across a broad geographic range spanning North America, Europe, Turkey, the Caucasus region, and the Russian Far East. As with other dictynids, it constructs irregular, mesh-like webs rather than the spiral orb webs characteristic of many spiders.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Emblyna annulipes: /ˈɛmblɪnə æˈnjuːlɪpiːz/
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Distribution
North America; Europe; Turkey; Caucasus; Russia (Far East)
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Ergatis annulipes by Blackwall in 1846, later transferred to the Emblyna. The genus Emblyna is part of the Dictynidae, a group of small spiders known for constructing irregular, tangled mesh webs rather than geometric orb webs.
Observation Records
As of available records, the has relatively few documented observations on citizen science platforms (18 observations recorded on iNaturalist), suggesting it may be underreported, difficult to identify, or genuinely uncommon in many parts of its range.