Tenuiphantes sabulosus

(Keyserling, 1886)

Tenuiphantes sabulosus is a of sheetweb spider in the Linyphiidae, first described by Keyserling in 1886. It belongs to a of small spiders known for constructing flat, horizontal sheet webs. The species has been documented in North America, with specific records from the USA and Alberta, Canada.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tenuiphantes sabulosus: /tɛ.nui̯ˈfan.teːs sa.buˈloː.sus/

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Distribution

Recorded from North America, specifically the United States and Alberta, Canada.

Behavior

As a member of Linyphiidae, constructs sheet webs—flat, horizontal silk platforms used to capture prey.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described by Keyserling in 1886; the Tenuiphantes was established later through taxonomic revision.

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