Lepthyphantes turbatrix
(O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1877)
Lepthyphantes turbatrix is a sheetweb spider in the Linyphiidae, first described by O. Pickard-Cambridge in 1877. It is known from high-latitude regions including Greenland and North America. Like other linyphiids, it constructs flat, horizontal sheet webs to capture prey. The has been documented through limited observations, with 17 records on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lepthyphantes turbatrix: //lɛpˌθɪˈfæntiːz tərˈbætɹɪks//
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Distribution
Greenland; North America (including USA)
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by O. Pickard-Cambridge in 1877, this has remained within the Lepthyphantes without major taxonomic revision.