Modisimus texanus

Banks, 1906

Modisimus texanus is a of cellar spider ( Pholcidae) described by Nathan Banks in 1906. It belongs to a of small, delicate spiders characterized by extremely long, thin legs relative to their compact bodies. The species is known from the southern United States and Mexico, though detailed biological studies remain limited. Like other pholcids, it likely inhabits dark, humid microhabitats and constructs irregular, three-dimensional webs.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Modisimus texanus: //moʊˈdɪsɪməs tɛkˈsænəs//

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Distribution

Recorded from the United States and Mexico. GBIF data indicates presence in Middle America and North America. Specific locality records are sparse in the provided sources.

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