Gonatium crassipalpum
Bryant, 1933
dwarf spider
Gonatium crassipalpum is a dwarf in the Linyphiidae, first described by Bryant in 1933. It is a small-bodied distributed across the United States and Canada. The specific epithet 'crassipalpum' refers to thickened or stout . Records indicate presence in multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gonatium crassipalpum: /ɡoʊˈneɪtiˌʌm kræsɪˈpælpəm/
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Distribution
United States and Canada. Canadian provincial records: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Bryant in 1933. The name Gonatium derives from Greek 'gonatos' (knee), possibly referring to leg joint structure; 'crassipalpum' refers to thickened .
Observation records
iNaturalist reports 10 observations of this .