Pachygnatha xanthostoma

C.L. Koch, 1845

Pachygnatha xanthostoma is a long-jawed orb weaver spider in the Tetragnathidae. It is found in the United States and Canada, with records from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. The specific epithet "xanthostoma" refers to the yellow mouthparts characteristic of this . As a member of the Pachygnatha, it belongs to a group of spiders known for their enlarged and elongated jaws.

Die Arachniden (Plate CCCCXXXI) (8569448052) by Hahn, Carl Wilhelm; Koch, C. L.. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pachygnatha xanthostoma: /ˌpækɪˈɡneɪθə ˌzænθəˈstoʊmə/

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Distribution

United States and Canada. Documented from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba in Canada.

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