Gnaphosa sericata
(L. Koch, 1866)
Gnaphosa sericata is a ground spider in the Gnaphosidae, first described by L. Koch in 1866. The species occurs across a broad geographic range spanning North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Records indicate presence from the United States through Mexico, Guatemala, and Cuba, with additional documentation from Canada, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. As a member of Gnaphosidae, it belongs to a family characterized by active hunting and the production of silk retreats rather than prey-capture webs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gnaphosa sericata: /nəˈfoʊsə sɛrɪˈkɑtə/
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Distribution
United States, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos Islands