Escaphiella hespera
(Chamberlin, 1924)
goblin spider
Escaphiella hespera is a of goblin in the Oonopidae, characterized by small body size and reduced structures typical of this spider family. The species was described by Chamberlin in 1924 and is known from the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other oonopids, it likely inhabits leaf litter and soil microhabitats, though detailed ecological studies are lacking.
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How to pronounce Escaphiella hespera: //ɛsˈkæfiˌɛlə ˈhɛspərə//
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Distribution
United States (southwestern) and Mexico. Distribution records from GBIF confirm occurrences in both countries.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by Chamberlin in 1924. The Escaphiella contains multiple of small goblin , many of which are poorly known and difficult to distinguish without microscopic examination.
Data availability
Only 12 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date, indicating this is a rarely encountered or underreported . No detailed morphological descriptions or ecological studies were found in the provided sources.