Drassyllus novus
(Banks, 1895)
Drassyllus novus is a of ground in the Gnaphosidae. First described by Nathan Banks in 1895, this species occurs in the United States and Canada. As a member of the Gnaphosidae family, it belongs to a group commonly known as ground spiders, which are typically hunters that do not build webs to capture .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Drassyllus novus: //drəˈsɪləs ˈnoʊvəs//
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Distribution
Found in the United States and Canada. Distribution records indicate presence in North America generally, with specific records from both countries.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described by Nathan Banks in 1895, this has remained within the Drassyllus since its description. The genus Drassyllus is part of the diverse ground Gnaphosidae, which contains over 2,000 described species worldwide.