Zelotes monachus
Chamberlin, 1924
Zelotes monachus is a ground in the Gnaphosidae, described by Chamberlin in 1924. The species is distributed in North America, with records from the United States and Mexico. Like other members of Zelotes, it is a hunting spider that does not build webs to capture .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zelotes monachus: //ˈzɛloʊtiːz ˈmɒnəkəs//
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Identification
Zelotes are characterized by cylindrical , typically dark coloration, and the presence of a abdominal in males. Specific diagnostic features for Z. monachus are not well documented in accessible literature; identification to species level generally requires examination of ( in females, in males) and comparison with .
Distribution
Recorded from the United States and Mexico. GBIF distribution data indicates presence in North America and Middle America.
Behavior
wandering hunter; does not construct -capture webs. Ground-dwelling habits typical of the .
Similar Taxa
- Zelotes latreilleiAnother widespread Zelotes with overlapping distribution in North America; requires genitalic examination for reliable separation
- Other Zelotes speciesThe Zelotes contains numerous that are morphologically similar and often require identification
More Details
Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'monachus' (Latin for 'monk') is shared with several unrelated including the Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus) and Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus), but these are vertebrates with no biological relationship to this .
Data limitations
No observations recorded in iNaturalist as of data retrieval. Published information for this appears limited in accessible sources.