Phylloneta pictipes
(Keyserling, 1884)
Phylloneta pictipes is a cobweb in the Theridiidae, to the United States. This constructs irregular cobwebs for capture. display distinctive coloration with a bearing patterned black spots, black-banded legs, and a comparatively small . The species has been documented in 1,110 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is moderately well-recorded though not commonly encountered in general .
Pronunciation
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Identification
Distinguished from other Theridiidae by the combination of ground color with black-spotted abdominal pattern and black-banded, translucent legs. The small relative to size is a notable proportional feature. Separation from requires examination of genitalic structures.
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Appearance
with patterned black spots. is comparatively smaller than the abdomen. Legs are translucent clear to lighter yellow-green with black .
Distribution
United States; North America
Behavior
Constructs cobwebs for capture.
More Details
Taxonomic note
described by Keyserling in 1884. No exists beyond general 'cobweb ' designation.
Observation frequency
1,110 iNaturalist observations indicate moderate documentation level for this .