Dipoena dorsata
Muma, 1944
Dipoena dorsata is a of cobweb in the Theridiidae, first described by Muma in 1944. It has been recorded across a broad geographic range from the United States to Paraguay, spanning North, Central, and South America. As a member of the Dipoena, it constructs irregular, tangled webs typical of theridiid spiders. Specific details regarding its biology, , and remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dipoena dorsata: /dɪˈpiːnə dɔːrˈsɑːtə/
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States through Central America to Paraguay in South America. Present in North America, Middle America, and South America according to distributional records.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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