Micropholcus fauroti

(Simon, 1887)

cellar spider

Micropholcus fauroti is a cellar spider ( Pholcidae) with a pantropical distribution. The has been introduced to Europe, with established records in Belgium and Germany. Approximately 87% of global records fall between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. It is a small-bodied spider associated with human-modified environments in its introduced range.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Micropholcus fauroti: /ˌmaɪkroʊˈfɒlkəs ˌfɔːroʊˈtiː/

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Distribution

Pantropical native range; introduced in Belgium and Germany. Documented occurrences include Brazil, Madagascar, Myanmar, Puerto Rico, and Senegal.

Human Relevance

Introduced to Europe through human activity; established in Belgium and Germany suggest potential for further spread in temperate regions.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Pholcus fauroti by Simon in 1887; later transferred to Micropholcus.

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