Camillina pulchra
(Keyserling, 1891)
Camillina pulchra is a ground spider in the Gnaphosidae, first described by Keyserling in 1891. It is native to South America, with confirmed records from Brazil and Argentina. The species has been introduced to the United States, where it occurs as a non-native . As a member of Gnaphosidae, it is a wandering hunter that does not build webs for prey capture.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Camillina pulchra: //kəˈmɪlɪnə ˈpʌlkrə//
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Distribution
Native to South America, with confirmed occurrence in Brazil (states of Rio Grande do Sul and São Paulo) and Argentina. Introduced to the United States; established have been documented in North America.
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Nomenclature Note
The specific epithet "pulchra" (Latin for "beautiful") is shared with several other , most notably Cicindela pulchra, a North American tiger . These are unrelated and belong to entirely different classes (Arachnida vs. Insecta). The tiger beetle Cicindela pulchra has been extensively studied and written about in popular entomological literature, which may cause confusion when searching for information about the spider Camillina pulchra.