Scotinotylus sanctus
(Crosby, 1929)
Scotinotylus sanctus is a of sheet web spider in the Linyphiidae, described by Crosby in 1929. It is known from records in the United States and Canada. As a member of the sheet weaver family, it constructs flat, horizontal webs for prey capture. The species was originally described under the Cochlembolus before being transferred to Scotinotylus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scotinotylus sanctus: /skɔtɪˈnoʊtɪləs ˈsæŋktəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States and Canada. GBIF distribution records indicate multiple occurrences in the USA with additional Canadian records.
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Original description
Originally described as Cochlembolus sanctus by Crosby in 1929, later transferred to the Scotinotylus.