Theridion goodnightorum
Levi, 1957
Theridion goodnightorum is a of cobweb spider in the Theridiidae, described by arachnologist Herbert W. Levi in 1957. The species epithet honors the husband-and-wife arachnologists Clarence and Marie Goodnight. Like other members of the Theridion, this species constructs irregular, three-dimensional cobwebs and possesses the characteristic comb-like bristles (setae) on the hind used to manipulate silk. The species is documented from the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Theridion goodnightorum: //ˈθɛrɪdiˌɒn ˈɡʊdnaɪtɔrʊm//
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Distribution
Recorded from the southwestern United States and Mexico. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in USA and Mexico, with occurrences in Middle America and North America.