Thallumetus pineus
(Chamberlin & Ivie, 1944)
Thallumetus pineus is a of mesh-web weaver spider in the Dictynidae, first described from specimens collected in the United States. It belongs to a of small spiders that construct irregular, tangled webs. The species epithet 'pineus' suggests an association with pine . Very little is documented about its specific or .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thallumetus pineus: //ˌθæl.juˈmiː.təs ˈpɪ.neɪ.əs//
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Habitat
The epithet and name suggest association with pine (Pinus) trees or pine-dominated . Dictynidae spiders typically inhabit vegetation, bark crevices, or leaf litter where they construct their irregular mesh webs.
Distribution
Recorded from the United States. Distribution records are sparse, with only two country-level occurrences documented in GBIF.
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Taxonomic Note
The name 'pineus' (meaning 'of pines') was given by Chamberlin and Ivie in 1944, likely reflecting the or collection site of the . The Thallumetus contains multiple North American species, most of which are poorly known.
Data Limitations
Only 6 observations are recorded in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff. The has received minimal study beyond its original description, and no dedicated ecological or behavioral research has been published.