Emblyna francisca
Bishop & Ruderman, 1946
mesh web weaver
Emblyna francisca is a of mesh web weaver spider in the Dictynidae, first described by Bishop and Ruderman in 1946. It is found in the United States. The species has been studied for behavioral partitioning with a congeneric species, E. reticulata.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Emblyna francisca: /ˈɛm.blɪ.nə frænˈsɪ.kə/
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Distribution
United States
Behavior
Has been observed in behavioral partitioning studies with the congeneric Emblyna reticulata, suggesting potential resource or partitioning between these sympatric species.
Similar Taxa
- Emblyna reticulataCongeneric with which E. francisca exhibits behavioral partitioning, indicating ecological overlap and potential competition requiring differentiation in resource use or microhabitat selection.
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Research Context
A study on behavioral partitioning between E. francisca and E. reticulata was published in The Southwestern Naturalist (DOI: 10.1894/0038-4909-65.3-4.230), indicating scientific interest in the ecological interactions of this .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
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