Usofila pacifica
(Banks, 1894)
Usofila pacifica is a small true spider in the Telemidae, described by Banks in 1894. It is found along the west coast of North America, from the United States into Canada. The inhabits moist forest floor environments, where it constructs minute, delicate webs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Usofila pacifica: //juːˈsɒfɪlə pəˈsɪfɪkə//
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Identification
Dark green to reddish overall coloration with three light green stripes: one straight stripe flanked by two wavy lateral stripes. Body covered with fine hairs that increase in size posteriorly; two notably large hairs project from the rear of the . Minute body size typical of the Telemidae.
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Habitat
Found under dead leaf litter on forest floors. Constructs very small, fine webs of spider silk in moist microhabitats.
Distribution
Pacific coast of North America: western United States and Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Other TelemidaeOther telemid spiders share the minute size and delicate web-building habit; Usofila pacifica is distinguished by its specific color pattern and the two prominent hairs.