Zygiella atrica
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Chelicerata
- Class: Arachnida
- Order: Araneae
- Infraorder: Araneomorphae
- Family: Phonognathidae
- Genus: Zygiella
- Species: atrica
Pronunciation
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Summary
Zygiella atrica is a species of spider known for its distinctive orb web architecture and habitat preferences, typically found in natural areas rather than urban settings.
Physical Characteristics
Male: 5 mm; Female: 6 mm. More brown in color compared to Z. x-notata.
Identification Tips
Species cannot be identified by color alone; Z. atrica can be distinguished as it is usually found on trees and bushes, whereas Z. x-notata occurs on buildings.
Habitat
Found on bushes and rocky sites away from human habitation.
Distribution
Eastern seaboard from Newfoundland to Long Island, Great Lakes, Vancouver area, and southern coast of Vancouver Island.
Reproduction
Eggs are lethal to mice.
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Tags
- spider
- Zygiella atrica
- orb weaver
- arachnology
- North America