Nesticus barri

Gertsch, 1984

Nesticus barri is a of cave spider in the Nesticidae, first described by Willis J. Gertsch in 1984. The species is to the United States. Members of the Nesticus are commonly known as cave cobweb spiders or scaffold web spiders, typically inhabiting dark, humid environments.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nesticus barri: /ˈnɛstɪkəs ˈbæri/

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Distribution

United States. GBIF records indicate multiple occurrence points within the USA, though specific states are not detailed in available sources.

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Taxonomic Notes

The epithet 'barri' likely honors an individual, though the specific honoree is not documented in available sources. The Nesticidae is closely related to Theridiidae (cobweb spiders) and shares the characteristic of building irregular, three-dimensional webs.

Data Availability

Detailed biological information for Nesticus barri is sparse in publicly accessible literature. Most knowledge about the is derived from taxonomic databases and limited collection records. The Nesticus contains over 100 described species, primarily distributed in North America and Eurasia, with many species exhibiting narrow geographic ranges and cave-associated habits.