Episinus

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Episinus: //ˈɛpɪˌsaɪnəs//

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Summary

Episinus is a genus of comb-footed spiders first described by Pierre André Latreille in 1809, containing forty-seven species and one subspecies, predominantly found worldwide.

Physical Characteristics

Episinus spiders can grow up to 5 millimetres (0.20 in) long.

Distribution

E. amoenus is found in the southeastern states of the USA, as far north as Maryland, and also in Mexico.

Tags

• Episinus
• comb-footed spiders
• theridiidae
• araneae
• spiders