Diplocephalus subrostratus
(O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1873)
dwarf spider
Diplocephalus subrostratus is a dwarf spider in the Linyphiidae, first described by O. Pickard-Cambridge in 1873. The exhibits a Holarctic distribution spanning North America, Greenland, and a broad range across Russia from Europe to the Far East, including Mongolia. Like other linyphiids, it is a small-bodied spider, though specific morphological and ecological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diplocephalus subrostratus: /ˌdɪploʊˈsɛfələs ˌsʌbroʊˈstreɪtəs/
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Distribution
North America, Greenland, Russia (European Russia through Far East including Kamchatka), and Mongolia. The shows a broad transcontinental distribution across the Holarctic region.
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Taxonomic Note
The was originally described by O. Pickard-Cambridge in 1873, though the original description and subsequent taxonomic treatments are not widely accessible in summary sources. The Diplocephalus contains numerous small linyphiid species, many of which require detailed genitalic examination for reliable identification.