Enoplognatha thoracica

(Hahn, 1833)

Enoplognatha thoracica is a cobweb spider in the Theridiidae with a Holarctic distribution, found across Europe, northern Asia, and North America. Like other members of its , it constructs tangled, three-dimensional webs for prey capture. The has been introduced to North America from its native Palearctic range. It is notably recorded from Lithuania and occurs in various including woodlands and meadows.

Enoplognatha thoracica by (c) Phil, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.Enoplognatha thoracica epigyne by Leon Becker. Used under a Public domain license.Enoplognatha thoracica male (cropped) by Phil. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Enoplognatha thoracica: /ɛnˌɒpləɡˈnæθə θɔːˈræsɪkə/

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Distribution

Native to the Palearctic region: Europe, Turkey, North Africa, Syria, Iran, and Turkmenistan. Introduced to North America. Present in Africa, Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. Notably recorded in Lithuania.

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