Neriene digna

(Keyserling, 1886)

Neriene digna is a sheetweb spider in the Linyphiidae, a large group commonly known as money spiders or sheetweb weavers. The was originally described as Linyphia digna by Keyserling in 1886. It is recorded from the United States and Canada, though specific details about its and remain poorly documented in the scientific literature. Like other members of the Neriene, it constructs flat sheet webs with a dome-shaped retreat.

Neriene digna by lcspiderlab. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Sheetweb Spider - Neriene digna, Sandy Pool Park, North Cowichan, British Columbia by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neriene digna: /nɛˈriːɛni ˈdɪɡ.na/

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Distribution

United States and Canada

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Linyphia digna by Keyserling in 1886, later transferred to the Neriene.

Web structure

As a member of Linyphiidae, Neriene digna constructs sheet webs—horizontal or slightly curved silk platforms with a retreat area, often dome-shaped, where the spider waits for prey.

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