Simitidion simile

(C. L. Koch, 1836)

Simitidion simile is a of -footed in the Theridiidae. to the Palearctic region, it has been documented across Europe, North Africa, Turkey, Israel, the Caucasus, Kazakhstan, Iran, and Central Asia. The species has been to Canada, establishing outside its native range. As a member of the Theridiidae, it possesses the characteristic comb-like on the hind used for handling.

BlackwallSpidersPlateXIV by John Blackwall. Used under a Public domain license.Simitidion simile (Théridion similaire) mâle by Simon Thevenin. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Simitidion simile: /ˌsɪmɪˈtɪdiɒn ˈsɪmɪˌleɪ/

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Distribution

to Europe, North Africa, Turkey, Israel, Caucasus, Kazakhstan, Iran, and Central Asia. to Canada, where established occur.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Theridion simile by C. L. Koch in 1836, later transferred to the Simitidion.

Observation Data

iNaturalist records 345 observations of this , indicating it is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists.

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