Theridion dilutum

Levi, 1957

Theridion dilutum is a of cobweb spider in the Theridiidae, described by Herbert W. Levi in 1957. It belongs to one of the largest of spiders, with members characterized by their irregular, three-dimensional webs. The species occurs in North America, specifically in the United States and Mexico. Like other theridiids, it possesses comb-like serrated bristles on the hind used to manipulate silk.

Theridion dilutum by (c) Jason Eckberg, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Jason Eckberg. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Theridion dilutum: //θɛˈrɪdiɒn daɪˈluːtəm//

These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.

Images

Distribution

United States and Mexico

More Details

Taxonomic history

Described by arachnologist Herbert W. Levi in 1957, this has remained in the Theridion since its original description.

Tags

Sources and further reading