Erigone aletris
Crosby & Bishop, 1928
Miller Dwarf Weaver
Erigone aletris is a small spider in the Linyphiidae, commonly known as the Miller Dwarf Weaver. Native to North America, it has been introduced to parts of Europe including Britain and Italy. The species belongs to a large of sheet-web weaving spiders.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Erigone aletris: /ˈɛrɪɡoʊn ˈælɪtrɪs/
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Distribution
Native to the United States and Canada. Introduced to Britain and Italy.
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Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'aletris' may derive from the plant Aletris (colic root), though the naming intent has not been documented.