Pityohyphantes cristatus

Chamberlin & Ivie, 1942

Pityohyphantes cristatus is a of sheetweb spider in the Linyphiidae, first described by Chamberlin and Ivie in 1942. Two are recognized: P. c. cristatus and P. c. coloradensis. The species occurs in the United States and has been recorded from several Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. As a member of Linyphiidae, it constructs sheet webs for prey capture.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pityohyphantes cristatus: //ˌpaɪti.oʊˈhaɪfæntiːz krɪˈsteɪtəs//

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Distribution

United States; Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan)

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Subspecies

Two are recognized: Pityohyphantes cristatus cristatus Chamberlin & Ivie, 1942 and Pityohyphantes cristatus coloradensis Chamberlin & Ivie, 1942.

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