Chrosiothes chirica

(Levi, 1954)

Chrosiothes chirica is a of comb-footed spider in the Theridiidae, described by Levi in 1954. It is distributed across Mexico and the southwestern United States, particularly in the Chiricahua Mountains region of Arizona. As a member of the Theridiidae family, it possesses the characteristic comb-like bristles (setae) on the hind used for silk handling. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information on its and .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chrosiothes chirica: //ˌkroʊˈsiːoʊˌθiːz ˈkɪrɪkə//

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Distribution

Mexico and the United States. Records indicate presence in the southwestern United States, specifically associated with the Chiricahua Mountains region of southeastern Arizona, as well as in Mexico.

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