Frederickus coylei
Paquin, Dupérré, Buckle & Crawford, 2008
Frederickus coylei is a of dwarf spider in the Linyphiidae, a large family of small spiders commonly known as sheet-web weavers or money spiders. The species was described in 2008 and is known from the United States and Canada. As a member of Linyphiidae, it likely constructs sheet webs to capture prey, though specific behavioral observations for this species are limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Frederickus coylei: /ˈfrɛdərɪkəs ˈkɔɪli/
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Distribution
United States and Canada. GBIF records confirm occurrence in both countries.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'coylei' honors David Coyle, Ph.D., an assistant professor and extension at Clemson University, for his contributions to entomology and education. The Frederickus was established to accommodate this and related .
Taxonomic History
Described in 2008 by Paquin, Dupérré, Buckle & Crawford. The is one of relatively few in the Frederickus, which was erected to accommodate North American linyphiid spiders previously placed in other genera.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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