Theridion glaucescens

Becker, 1879

Theridion glaucescens is a of cobweb spider in the Theridiidae. It occurs in the United States and Canada. As a member of the Theridion, it builds irregular three-dimensional webs typical of theridiid spiders. The species was described by Becker in 1879.

Theridion glaucescens f2 by Gergin Blagoev. Used under a CC0 license.

Common Spiders U.S. 270-3 Theridion glaucescens by James Henry Emerton (1847 – 1931). Used under a Public domain license.

Theridion glaucescens 1 by CBG Photography Group, Centre for Biodiversity Genomics. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Theridion glaucescens: //θɛˈrɪdiˌɒn ɡlaʊˈsɛsɛnz//

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Distribution

United States and Canada. GBIF records indicate presence in Manitoba and Ontario, Canada.

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Taxonomic Note

Theridion glaucescens is distinct from the Common House Spider (Parasteatoda tepidariorum), which was formerly placed in Theridion but is now classified in Parasteatoda. The two are both in Theridiidae but are not closely related within the family.

Data Availability

Limited -specific information is available for T. glaucescens. Most biological and ecological details commonly attributed to this species in general sources actually pertain to other theridiid spiders, particularly P. tepidariorum or Steatoda species.