Erigone capra
Simon, 1884
Erigone capra is a of sheet-web weaving in the Linyphiidae, first described by Eugène Simon in 1884. The species is known from North America and Eurasia, with records spanning from western Canada to Russia. As a member of the dwarf spider family, it constructs flat, horizontal webs close to the ground in vegetation. Taxonomic status varies between sources: Catalogue of Life treats it as accepted, while GBIF lists it as a synonym of Erigone dentigera.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Erigone capra: /ˈɛrɪgoʊni ˈkæprə/
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Distribution
North America (Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba; United States); Europe; Caucasus; Russia (European Russia to Far East).
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Taxonomic ambiguity
Erigone capra exhibits conflicting taxonomic status across databases. Catalogue of Life (2024) lists it as accepted, while GBIF treats it as a synonym of Erigone dentigera (O. P.-Cambridge, 1871). This discrepancy reflects ongoing challenges in linyphiid , where boundaries in Erigone remain poorly resolved. The specific epithet 'capra' (Latin for 'goat') may allude to the male palpal structure or association, though the etymology has not been formally documented.
Type locality
The original description by Simon (1884) presumably established a locality in Europe, though precise details require examination of the primary literature. Simon's descriptions from this period frequently relied on specimens from France and surrounding regions.