Tenuiphantes zebra
(Emerton, 1882)
Zebra Thin Sheetweaver
Tenuiphantes zebra is a of sheetweb spider in the Linyphiidae, a group known for constructing flat, horizontal webs. First described by Emerton in 1882, this small spider is found in North America, with records from the United States and Canada. As a member of the dwarf spider family Linyphiidae, it contributes to terrestrial diversity in its range, though detailed ecological studies remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tenuiphantes zebra: /ˌtɛn.juiˈfæn.teɪz ˈzeɪ.brə/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Distribution
North America; confirmed records from USA and Alberta, Canada.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- UC Davis Researcher Targeting Zebra Chip: It's Not a Chip You Want | Bug Squad
- Bug Eric: Zebra Jumper
- Passionate about passion fruit - Zebra longwing butterflies, Heliconius charitonius — Bug of the Week
- When life gives you zebra mussels | Blog
- September | 2022 | Beetles In The Bush
- Heliconiids for the holidays: Longwinged butterflies, Heliconiinae — Bug of the Week