Walckenaeria dondalei
Millidge, 1983
Walckenaeria dondalei is a dwarf spider in the Linyphiidae, described by Millidge in 1983. It belongs to the Walckenaeria, a diverse group of small spiders commonly known as dwarf spiders or money spiders. The species is known from Canada, with records from Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario. As with many Linyphiidae, it is likely a small-bodied spider adapted to ground-dwelling or vegetation-climbing habits, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Walckenaeria dondalei: //ˌwɔːlkəˈnɪəriə ˌdɒnˈdeɪlaɪ//
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Distribution
Canada: recorded from Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario.
More Details
Taxonomic note
The epithet 'dondalei' honors Canadian arachnologist Charles Dondale (1928–2008), who made significant contributions to the study of Canadian spiders, particularly Lycosidae and Linyphiidae.
Data availability
Only a single observation is recorded in iNaturalist, and the appears in GBIF with limited occurrence records. Detailed morphological descriptions and ecological studies are not readily accessible in the provided sources.