Asagena pulcher

Keyserling, 1884

Asagena pulcher is a of cobweb spider in the Theridiidae. It is known from the United States, though detailed natural history information for this specific species is sparse in the available literature. The Asagena includes small web-building spiders, with related species showing distinctive morphological and behavioral traits.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Asagena pulcher: /ˈæsəˌdʒiːnə ˈpʊlkər/

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Distribution

United States

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Taxonomic Note

Asagena pulcher was originally described by Keyserling in 1884. The Asagena was formerly classified within Steatoda, and of Asagena are sometimes mistaken for small Steatoda or related theridiids.

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