Microdipoena guttata
Banks, 1895
Microdipoena guttata is a of minute true spider in the Mysmenidae, first described by Banks in 1895. It possesses a broad native distribution spanning from the United States through Central America to Paraguay. The species has been introduced to several African localities including Ivory Coast, DR Congo, and the Comoros. As a member of the Mysmenidae, it belongs to one of the smallest families of spiders, whose members are typically found in leaf litter, moss, and other humid microhabitats.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microdipoena guttata: //ˌmaɪkroʊdɪˈpiːnə ɡʌˈtɑːtə//
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Distribution
Native range: United States to Paraguay. Introduced to Ivory Coast, DR Congo, and Comoros. Specific associations within this range are not documented.