Neriene clathrata
(Sundevall, 1830)
Latticed Sheet-web Weaver
Neriene clathrata is a sheetweb in the Linyphiidae, commonly known as the Latticed Sheet-web Weaver. The has an exceptionally wide geographic distribution spanning the Holarctic region, occurring across North America, Europe, North Africa, the Caucasus, Russia (from European to Far East), China, Korea, and Japan. Despite its broad range, detailed biological information remains limited. As a member of the Linyphiidae, it constructs sheet webs rather than webs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neriene clathrata: //nɛˈriː.ɛ.nɛ klæˈθreɪ.tə//
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Identification
As a member of the Neriene, this can be distinguished from other sheetweb weavers by its latticed or clathrate (grid-like) abdominal pattern, which gives the species its specific epithet. Definitive identification to species level typically requires examination of : males possess complex with species-specific and bulb structures, while females have a sclerotized with characteristic and configurations. The is small-bodied, consistent with most Linyphiidae.
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Distribution
North America, Europe, North Africa, Caucasus, Russia (European to Far East), China, Korea, and Japan. GBIF records also document the from the Azores (Corvo, Faial, Flores, Pico, São Jorge).
Similar Taxa
- Neriene radiataAnother widespread Neriene with overlapping distribution; distinguished by different abdominal pattern and structure
- Frontinella communisAlso a linyphiid sheetweb weaver with similar small size and preferences; distinguished by its distinctive bowl-and-doily web architecture and bold black-and- abdominal stripes