Grammonota gentilis
Banks, 1898
dwarf spider
Grammonota gentilis is a of dwarf in the Linyphiidae, first described by Nathan Banks in 1898. It belongs to a large family of small sheet-web weaving spiders commonly known as money spiders or dwarf spiders. The species has been recorded from North America, with specific observations from Alberta, Canada and the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Grammonota gentilis: /ɡræməˈnoʊtə dʒɛnˈtɪlɪs/
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Identification
Grammonota gentilis is a small linyphiid . Members of the Grammonota can be distinguished from other Linyphiidae by their compact body form and distinctive male , though -level identification typically requires examination of genitalic structures under magnification. The specific characters distinguishing G. gentilis from are not well documented in accessible literature.
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Distribution
Recorded from North America, specifically from Canada (Alberta) and the United States.
Similar Taxa
- Other Grammonota speciesCongeneric dwarf share similar small size and general body plan; require genitalic examination for reliable separation.
- Other LinyphiidaeMany dwarf are superficially similar in size and use; Grammonota typically show distinctive abdominal patterning and male structure.