Ceraticelus artemisiae
Prentice & Redak, 2009
A small dwarf spider ( Erigoninae) described from southern California in 2009. Often found co-occurring with its probable sister Ceraticelus phylax, with which it shares distinctive male palpal bulb . The Ceraticelus is taxonomically problematic due to inadequate definition and superficial treatment of diagnostic characters.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ceraticelus artemisiae: /sɛrætɪˈsiːləs ɑːrtɪˈmɪzɪiː/
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Identification
Distinguished from by specific conformation of the male palpal bulb and paracymbium . Most reliably separated from the similar and sympatric Ceraticelus phylax through detailed examination of male genitalic structures. Small body size typical of Erigoninae dwarf spiders.
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Habitat
Coastal sage scrub and oak woodlands in southern California.
Distribution
Southern California, USA.
Behavior
Frequently co-occurs with sister Ceraticelus phylax in the same localities.
Similar Taxa
- Ceraticelus phylaxProbable sister with which it often co-occurs; distinguished by male palpal bulb and paracymbium . C. phylax is considered a potential species in California.