Oreophantes
Eskov, 1984
Species Guides
1Oreophantes is a of dwarf spiders ( Linyphiidae) containing the single Oreophantes recurvatus. First described by K. Y. Eskov in 1984, this genus is known only from the United States and Canada. As a member of the sheet-web weavers, it represents a poorly documented component of North American spider diversity.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Identification to level requires examination of the single described Oreophantes recurvatus. Diagnostic features for this genus have not been separately characterized in available literature; specimens should be compared against the original species description by Eskov (1984).
Distribution
Known from the United States and Canada. Specific locality records are sparse due to limited collection and the nature of the .
Similar Taxa
- Other Linyphiidae generaMany dwarf spider share small body size and sheet-web building habits; Oreophantes is distinguished by its unique genitalic as described in the original account.
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Taxonomic status
The Oreophantes is , containing only Oreophantes recurvatus. No additional have been described since the genus was established in 1984.
Data limitations
No observations are recorded in iNaturalist, and published biological information beyond the original taxonomic description appears to be minimal or absent in readily accessible sources.