Tricholathys monterea
Chamberlin & Gertsch, 1958
Tricholathys monterea is a small spider in the Dictynidae, first described from specimens collected in California in 1958. The Tricholathys comprises North American cribellate spiders that construct irregular, tangled webs. This is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information on its or .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tricholathys monterea: /ˌtriːkəˈlæθɪs mɒnˈtɛriə/
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Distribution
Known from California, USA. The specific epithet 'monterea' refers to Monterey, suggesting the type locality was in the Monterey region of central California.
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Taxonomic Note
The placement of Tricholathys has been unstable. Some sources list it in Dictynidae, while others place it in Argyronetidae (now generally considered a synonym of Dictynidae). The is characterized by the presence of a cribellum, a silk-producing organ used to make hackled band silk.
Data Deficiency
Only one observation is recorded in iNaturalist, and the is not represented in major arachnology databases such as the World Spider Catalog with extensive biological notes. Most aspects of its natural history remain undocumented.