Crustulina altera
Gertsch & Archer, 1942
cobweb spider
Crustulina altera is a small of cobweb spider in the Theridiidae, first described by Gertsch and Archer in 1942. It is known from the United States and Jamaica. Like other members of its , it constructs irregular, tangled webs typical of theridiid spiders. Very little has been published about the specific or of this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crustulina altera: //ˌkrʌstjuːˈlaɪnə ˈæltɪrə//
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States and Jamaica. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America.
Similar Taxa
- Crustulina guttataOther North American in same ; specific distinguishing features for C. altera not documented in available sources
- Steatoda speciesFormerly classified in same ; share cobweb-weaving habit and general body form
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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