Teminius insularis
(Lucas, 1857)
Teminius insularis is a spider in the Miturgidae, first described by Lucas in 1857. It is widely distributed across the Americas, ranging from the southern United States through the Greater Antilles to Argentina, with records from multiple Brazilian states and French Guiana. The species has accumulated over 1,100 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is moderately well-documented. As a member of Miturgidae, it belongs to a family of wandering spiders that do not build permanent webs for prey capture.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Teminius insularis: /tɛmɪˈni.us ɪn.suˈla.rɪs/
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Distribution
Southern United States, Greater Antilles, Mexico, Central America, and South America including Brazil (Amapá, Bahia, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, Paraíba, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, São Paulo), French Guiana, and Colombia.