Rhomphaea fictilium

(Hentz, 1850)

Lizard Spider

Rhomphaea fictilium is a cobweb spider ( Theridiidae) with a broad New World distribution spanning from Canada to Argentina. It is commonly known as the Lizard Spider. The belongs to the Rhomphaea, which is characterized by distinctive morphological adaptations.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Rhomphaea fictilium: /rɔmˈfiːə fɪkˈtɪliəm/

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Distribution

Canada to Argentina; recorded in Cuba, Middle America, North America, and South America.

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Common name origin

The 'Lizard Spider' likely refers to the ' elongated, slender body form resembling a lizard, a trait shared with other members of the Rhomphaea.

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