Linyphantes orcinus
(Emerton, 1917)
Linyphantes orcinus is a sheet web spider in the Linyphiidae, first described by Emerton in 1917 as Microneta orcina. It is a small-bodied known from limited observations in North America. Records are sparse, with only 11 observations documented on iNaturalist as of the source date. The species belongs to a of minute spiders that construct horizontal sheet webs for prey capture.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Linyphantes orcinus: //lɪˈnɪfæn.tiːz ɔrˈsɪnəs//
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Distribution
United States and Canada. Distribution records indicate presence in both countries, though specific provinces and states are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Microneta orcina by Emerton in 1917, later transferred to the Linyphantes.