Drassyllus fallens
Chamberlin, 1922
Drassyllus fallens is a of ground spider in the Gnaphosidae, first described by Chamberlin in 1922. It belongs to a large of small to medium-sized spiders commonly found in terrestrial . The species has been documented in North America, specifically in the United States and Canada. As with other members of Gnaphosidae, it is presumed to be an active hunter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Drassyllus fallens: /drəˈsɪləs ˈfalɛnz/
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Distribution
United States and Canada. GBIF records confirm presence in North America with documented occurrences in both countries.
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Taxonomic History
Described by Ralph V. Chamberlin in 1922. The Drassyllus currently contains over 100 , many of which are difficult to distinguish without detailed examination of genitalia.
Data Availability
Only 2 iNaturalist observations documented as of source date, indicating this is rarely reported or genuinely uncommon in collections.