Micaria longipes

Emerton, 1890

Micaria longipes is a of ground spider in the Gnaphosidae, first described by Emerton in 1890. It is found in North America, with records from Alberta, Canada and parts of the United States. As a member of the Micaria, it belongs to a group of small, fast-running spiders often associated with open ground .

Common Spiders U.S. 025-8 by James Henry Emerton (1847 – 1931). Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Micaria longipes: //mɪˈkɛəriə ˈlɒndʒɪpiːz//

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Distribution

North America; recorded from Alberta, Canada and parts of the United States.

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Taxonomic history

First described by James Henry Emerton in 1890. The epithet 'longipes' refers to long legs, a characteristic feature of the Micaria.

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