Helophora insignis

(Blackwall, 1841)

Helophora insignis is a sheetweb in the Linyphiidae. It has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning North America, Europe, the Caucasus, Russia (from European regions to the Far East), Kyrgyzstan, and China. The belongs to a characterized by the construction of horizontal sheet webs, a trait that distinguishes Linyphiidae from other spider families.

Common Spiders U.S. 348-0 Helophora insignis by James Henry Emerton (1847 – 1931). Used under a Public domain license.Preussische Spinnen-Tafel 23-Anton Menge by Anton Menge. Used under a Public domain license.BlackwallSpidersPlateXVII by John Blackwall. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Helophora insignis: /ˌhɛloʊˈfɔːrə ɪnˈsɪɡnɪs/

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Distribution

North America; Europe; Caucasus region; Russia (European part through Far East); Kyrgyzstan; China; Belgium (Flanders region)

Behavior

Constructs horizontal sheet webs, a characteristic of the Linyphiidae

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