Walckenaeria directa
(O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1874)
dwarf spider
Walckenaeria directa is a of dwarf in the Linyphiidae, first described by O. Pickard-Cambridge in 1874. The species is known to occur in the United States and Canada. As a member of the sheet-web weavers, it belongs to one of the most diverse spider families, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Walckenaeria directa: //wælkɛˈnɪəriə daɪˈrɛktə//
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Images
Distribution
United States and Canada. Distribution records from GBIF indicate multiple occurrences in the USA and at least one record from Canada.
More Details
Nomenclature
The was originally described by O. Pickard-Cambridge in 1874. The specific epithet 'directa' is Latin, though the etymological reference is not documented in the provided sources.
Taxonomic Status
The is currently accepted according to Catalogue of Life and GBIF databases. NCBI Taxonomy also recognizes this species with authority listed as (Cambridge, 1874).