Grammonota maculata
Banks, 1896
dwarf spider
Grammonota maculata is a of dwarf spider in the Linyphiidae, first described by Nathan Banks in 1896. It belongs to a large family of small spiders commonly known as sheet-web weavers or money spiders. The species has been documented in two disjunct regions: the United States and Rica. Like other linyphiids, it is likely associated with ground-level vegetation where it constructs flat sheet webs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Grammonota maculata: /ˌɡræməˈnoʊtə ˌmækjʊˈleɪtə/
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Distribution
United States and Rica. The disjunct distribution pattern suggests either a broader but poorly sampled range or possible introduction to one region.
More Details
Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'maculata' (Latin for 'spotted') suggests the may bear distinctive markings, though no detailed description was found in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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