Lepthyphantes turbatrix
(O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1877)
Lepthyphantes turbatrix is a sheetweb 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 . 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.