Enoplognatha caricis

(Fickert, 1876)

Leaf-backed Long-jawed Cobweaver

Enoplognatha caricis is a cobweb spider in the Theridiidae. It is distributed across a broad Palearctic range from Europe through Russia to East Asia. The is one of several in the Enoplognatha, which includes spiders commonly known for their association with vegetation and distinctive morphological features.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Enoplognatha caricis: /ɛˌnɒpləˈɡneɪθə kəˈraɪsɪs/

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Distribution

Europe, Turkey, Russia (European to Far East), China, Korea, and Japan

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