Theridion australe
Banks, 1899
Theridion australe is a cobweb spider in the Theridiidae, first described by Nathan Banks in 1899. The species is part of the large Theridion, which contains numerous small spiders that construct irregular, three-dimensional webs. It has been recorded across parts of the Americas including the United States, Mexico, and Caribbean regions. Like other theridiids, it possesses comb-like spines on the hind used to manipulate silk.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Theridion australe: /θɛˈrɪdiˌɒn ɔːˈstreɪli/
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States, Mexico, and Caribbean islands. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in Middle America, North America, and the Caribbean region.