Emblyna oregona
(Gertsch, 1946)
Emblyna oregona is a of mesh-web weaver in the Dictynidae, described by Gertsch in 1946. The species epithet "oregona" indicates an association with Oregon, suggesting a Pacific Northwest distribution. As with other members of the Emblyna, this species constructs irregular, tangled mesh webs rather than the spiral webs characteristic of many spiders. The genus Emblyna belongs to the family Dictynidae, a group of small to -sized spiders known for their production and preference for vegetation-dwelling habits.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Emblyna oregona: /ˈɛmblɪnə ɔːrəˈɡoʊnə/
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Distribution
United States (Oregon and surrounding Pacific Northwest region, inferred from epithet and distribution patterns)
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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