Emblyna reticulata
(Gertsch & Ivie, 1936)
Emblyna reticulata is a of mesh web weaver spider in the Dictynidae. It occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico, where it is sympatric with the closely related species Emblyna francisca. The two species exhibit behavioral partitioning that enables their coexistence without complete spatial separation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Emblyna reticulata: //ɛmˈblɪ.nə rɛˌtɪ.kjʊˈlɑː.tə//
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Identification
May be distinguished from the sympatric Emblyna francisca through behavioral differences that facilitate partitioning, though specific morphological diagnostic features are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Recorded from the United States and Mexico, with multiple collection records from the USA.
Behavior
Exhibits behavioral partitioning with the sympatric Emblyna francisca; coexistence is maintained through behavioral differentiation rather than spatial separation.
Similar Taxa
- Emblyna franciscaSympatric congeneric with which E. reticulata exhibits behavioral partitioning; the two species coexist through behavioral differentiation rather than spatial separation.
More Details
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
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