Enoplognatha marmorata
(Hentz, 1850)
marbled cobweb spider
A of cobweb spider in the Theridiidae, native to the Holarctic region. It constructs tangled, irregular webs in outdoor vegetation rather than in buildings. The species shows considerable color variation, with individuals ranging from pale to dark with marbled or striped abdominal patterns.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Enoplognatha marmorata: //ɛˌnɒpləˈɡnæθə ˌmɑːrməˈreɪtə//
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Distribution
Europe, Turkey, Russia (European to Far East), China, Korea, Japan, and North America (including Alberta and British Columbia, Canada).
Similar Taxa
- Enoplognatha ovataBoth are polymorphic cobweb spiders in the same with overlapping color morphs; E. ovata has distinct candystripe and lineata forms with red or black markings, while E. marmorata tends toward marbled patterns without the prominent longitudinal stripes characteristic of E. ovata.