Dipoena nigra

(Emerton, 1882)

Dipoena nigra is a of cobweb spider in the Theridiidae, first described by Emerton in 1882. The species has been recorded across North America, with confirmed occurrences in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As a member of the Dipoena, it belongs to a group of small theridiid spiders that construct irregular, tangled webs.

Dipoena nigra 2 by M. Alex Smith, Centre for Biodiversity Genomics. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.Dipoena nigra 1 by Gergin Blagoev, Centre for Biodiversity Genomics. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dipoena nigra: //dɪˈpiːnə ˈnɪɡrə//

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Distribution

Recorded from the United States, Canada, and Mexico. GBIF distribution records indicate presence across Middle America.

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