Callilepis imbecilla
(Keyserling, 1887)
Ground spider
Callilepis imbecilla is a of ground spider in the Gnaphosidae. It occurs in the United States and Canada. Like other members of its , it is an , colorful spider related to the more commonly observed Sergiolus. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature and field observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Callilepis imbecilla: /ˌkælɪˈlɛpɪs ˌɪmbəˈsɪlə/
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Identification
Separation from the closely related Sergiolus requires examination of genitalia: the in females and in males. Both genera share the cylindrical characteristic of Gnaphosidae. Callilepis are and colorful, similar to Sergiolus, which has led to historical confusion between the two genera.
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Distribution
United States and Canada. Specific state and provincial records are sparse.