Bathyphantes orica
Ivie, 1969
Short Shield Sheetweaver
Bathyphantes orica is a of sheetweb spider in the Linyphiidae, commonly known as the Short Shield Sheetweaver. It was described by Ivie in 1969. The species is known from the United States and Canada, though specific details about its remain poorly documented. Like other members of the Bathyphantes, it constructs sheet-like webs rather than orb webs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bathyphantes orica: //ˌbæθɪˈfæntiːz ˈɒrɪkə//
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Distribution
United States and Canada. GBIF records confirm distribution in both countries.
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Taxonomic History
Bathyphantes orica was described by W. Ivie in 1969. The Bathyphantes belongs to the Linyphiidae, one of the largest families of spiders with over 4,000 described . Members of this family are commonly referred to as sheetweb weavers or money spiders due to their characteristic web architecture and small size.