Steatoda washona
Gertsch, 1960
Steatoda washona is a cobweb spider in the Theridiidae, described by Gertsch in 1960. It belongs to a that includes several commonly known as false widows due to their resemblance to black widows (Latrodectus). The species occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other Steatoda species, it constructs irregular tangled webs and is typically found in sheltered microhabitats.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Steatoda washona: //stiː.əˈtoʊ.də wəˈʃoʊ.nə//
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Distribution
Recorded from the southwestern United States and Mexico. Distribution records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.