Theridion kawea
Levi, 1957
Theridion kawea is a of cobweb spider described by Herbert W. Levi in 1957. It belongs to the Theridiidae, a large group of spiders characterized by their irregular, three-dimensional webs and comb-like structures on their hind legs used for silk manipulation. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Theridion kawea: /θɛˈrɪdiːən ˈkɑːweɪə/
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Distribution
United States and Mexico. Records indicate presence in southwestern U.S. and Middle America.
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Taxonomic Note
Theridion kawea was described by arachnologist Herbert W. Levi in 1957. The Theridion is one of the largest genera of spiders, containing over 600 worldwide, though many are poorly known and the genus has been subject to repeated taxonomic revision. Species-level identification within Theridion typically requires examination of genitalic structures under microscopy.