Azilia affinis
O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1893
Azilia affinis is a of long-jawed -weaver in the Tetragnathidae. It was described by O. Pickard-Cambridge in 1893. The species occurs from the southern United States through Central America to Panama. Like other members of Tetragnathidae, it possesses elongated () adapted for capturing while building orb-shaped webs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Azilia affinis: /əˈzɪliə əˈfɪnɪs/
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Distribution
United States to Panama, including Mexico. Records indicate presence in the southern United States and throughout Central America.
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Taxonomic placement
Azilia affinis is placed in the long-jawed weaver Tetragnathidae, a group characterized by elongated and the construction of horizontal or inclined orb webs, often near water.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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