Diplocentria bidentata
(Emerton, 1882)
dwarf spider
Diplocentria bidentata is a of dwarf spider in the Linyphiidae, first described by Emerton in 1882. It is a small-bodied spider with a broad geographic distribution spanning the Holarctic region. The species has been recorded across North America, Europe, Russia (from European Russia to the Far East), and China. As a member of Linyphiidae, it is presumed to construct small sheet webs, though specific behavioral observations remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diplocentria bidentata: /ˌdɪploʊˈsɛntriə ˌbaɪˈdɛntɑːtə/
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Distribution
North America (including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba in Canada), Europe, Russia (from European Russia to the Far East), and China.
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Taxonomic history
First described by James Henry Emerton in 1882, placing it among the early documented North American linyphiid spiders.
Observation rarity
Only 7 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date, suggesting the is either genuinely uncommon, underreported, or difficult to detect due to its small size.