Theridion cheimatos

Gertsch & Archer, 1942

Theridion cheimatos is a cobweb spider in the Theridiidae. It was described by Gertsch and Archer in 1942. The species is known from the United States, with records from North America. As a member of Theridiidae, it constructs irregular three-dimensional cobwebs and possesses comb-footed spines on the hind legs for manipulating silk.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Theridion cheimatos: /ˈθɛrɪdiːɒn ˈkaɪmatɒs/

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Distribution

United States; North America.

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