Cicurina japonica
(Simon, 1886)
Cicurina japonica is a spider in the Cicurinidae, originally described from Japan. It occurs naturally in Korea and Japan and has been introduced to parts of Europe, including Switzerland and Germany, though some European records are marked as doubtful. The species belongs to a that includes several cave-dwelling species, though specific details for C. japonica itself are limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cicurina japonica: //sɪkjuːˈraɪnə dʒəˈpɒnɪkə//
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Distribution
Native to Korea and Japan. Introduced to Europe, with records from Switzerland and Germany (some marked doubtful).
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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