Haplodrassus bicornis
(Emerton, 1909)
Haplodrassus bicornis is a of ground spider in the Gnaphosidae, first described by Emerton in 1909. This species is found in North America, specifically in the United States and Canada. Like other members of the Haplodrassus, it is a ground-dwelling spider that hunts without building webs. The specific epithet 'bicornis' refers to a pair of horn-like structures, likely describing a diagnostic morphological feature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Haplodrassus bicornis: /ˌhæploʊˈdræsəs baɪˈkɔrnɪs/
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Distribution
United States and Canada. Distribution records indicate presence across North America.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described as Drassus bicornis by Emerton in 1909, later transferred to Haplodrassus.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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