Neozimiris pubescens
(Banks, 1898)
Neozimiris pubescens is a of spider in the Prodidomidae, first described by Nathan Banks in 1898. It belongs to a family of ground-dwelling spiders known for their cylindrical and active hunting . The species has been recorded from Mexico and the United States, with distribution spanning parts of Middle America and North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neozimiris pubescens: /niːoʊˈzɪmɪrɪs pjuːˈbɛsɛnz/
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Distribution
Recorded from Mexico and the United States. Present in Middle America and North America according to GBIF distribution records.
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Taxonomic history
The was originally described by Nathan Banks in 1898, a prominent American arachnologist who described numerous spider species from North America.
Family characteristics
Members of Prodidomidae are typically small to medium-sized ground spiders with cylindrical and relatively long legs. They are active hunters that do not build webs for prey capture.
Observation rarity
As of the available iNaturalist data, there were only 5 observations recorded, suggesting this is rarely encountered or underreported.