Micaria rossica
Thorell, 1875
Micaria rossica is a ground spider in the Gnaphosidae, first described by Thorell in 1875. It belongs to the infraorder Araneomorphae, the 'true spiders' characterized by modern respiratory and silk-producing systems. The has a notably broad distribution spanning the Holarctic and extending into Central Asia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Micaria rossica: /mɪˈkɛə.ri.ə ˈrɒs.ɪ.kə/
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Distribution
North America, Europe, Turkey, Caucasus, Russia (from European Russia to the Far East), Kazakhstan, Iran, Central Asia, Mongolia, and China.
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Taxonomic notes
The specific epithet 'rossica' refers to Russia, where the was first described. The Micaria is part of the diverse ground spider Gnaphosidae, which contains over 2,000 described species worldwide.