Pholcophora americana
Banks, 1896
Pholcophora americana is a of cellar spider in the Pholcidae, first described by Nathan Banks in 1896. It is a small-bodied spider found in the United States and Canada. As a member of the Pholcidae, it shares the characteristic elongated legs and compact body typical of cellar spiders. The species has been documented in 392 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is moderately well-observed but not extensively studied in the scientific literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pholcophora americana: /fəʊlˈkɒfərə əˌmerɪˈkeɪnə/
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Distribution
United States and Canada. GBIF records confirm presence in both countries with distribution across North America.
More Details
Taxonomic history
First described by Nathan Banks in 1896, placing it among the earlier described in the Pholcophora.
Observation frequency
As of the latest data, 392 observations recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting the is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists but receives limited targeted research attention.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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