Rhomphaea projiciens

O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1896

Rhomphaea projiciens is a of cobweb in the Theridiidae, first described by O. Pickard-Cambridge in 1896. It exhibits a broad range across the Americas, from the United States south to Argentina, and has established in India. The species belongs to a characterized by unusual body proportions and modified legs. Records indicate presence across multiple Brazilian states and other South countries.

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How to pronounce Rhomphaea projiciens: /ˈrɔmfɛə proʊˈdʒɪsiˌɛnz/

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Distribution

range: United States to Argentina, including Brazil (states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina), Peru, and Ecuador. to India. The broad latitudinal span suggests for diverse climatic conditions.

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Taxonomic Note

The Rhomphaea is distinguished within Theridiidae by elongated, often modified legs and a characteristically elongated . -level identification in this genus requires careful examination of genitalic structures.

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