Theridion agrifoliae
Levi, 1957
Theridion agrifoliae is a of cobweb in the Theridiidae, described by Levi in 1957. It is to western North America, with records from the United States and Canada. Like other members of Theridiidae, it constructs irregular, three-dimensional webs to capture . The species epithet "agrifoliae" suggests an association with coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia), though specific ecological relationships remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Theridion agrifoliae: /θɛˈɹɪdiən əˌɡɹɪˈfɔːliaɪ/
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Distribution
Western North America; recorded from USA and Canada.
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Nomenclature Note
The name "agrifoliae" derives from Quercus agrifolia, the coast live oak, suggesting the species may have been described from specimens collected on or near this tree species in California. This follows a pattern in Theridiidae where species epithets often reference plants or collection localities.
Taxonomic Context
Theridion is a large and taxonomically complex within Theridiidae. Many Theridion are poorly known, with limited published information beyond original descriptions. T. agrifoliae appears to be one such species, with minimal subsequent study since its description in 1957.