Ceratinella
Emerton, 1882
dwarf spiders
Ceratinella is a of dwarf in the Linyphiidae, first described by James Henry Emerton in 1882. As of January 2026, the genus comprises 28 recognized . Members are morphologically similar to the related genera Ceraticelus and Idionella, and taxonomic revisions affecting these groups are anticipated.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ceratinella: //ˌsɛrəˈtɪnələ//
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Identification
Ceratinella are distinguished from Ceraticelus and Idionella primarily by subtle morphological characters, though definitive field identification is difficult. The is characterized by features typical of Linyphiidae, including small body size and the presence of a in most species. Precise identification requires examination of genitalic structures and other microscopic characters.
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Similar Taxa
- CeraticelusMorphologically very similar; historically confused with Ceratinella and distinguished by subtle genitalic and somatic characters
- IdionellaClosely related with convergent ; separation requires detailed anatomical examination
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Taxonomic uncertainty
The of Ceratinella, Ceraticelus, and Idionella is currently unstable, with ongoing research likely to result in reclassification of among these .
Citizen science observations
As of the source date, iNaturalist records 171 observations attributed to this , though identification reliability varies given the difficulty of distinguishing these in the field.