Theridion lawrencei
Gertsch & Archer, 1942
Theridion lawrencei is a of cobweb in the Theridiidae, described by Gertsch and Archer in 1942. It is a small theridiid spider found in the United States. Like other members of its family, it constructs irregular, three-dimensional tangled webs. The species is named in honor of someone (likely R.F. Lawrence, a notable arachnologist), though the specific etymology is not documented in available sources. Very little detailed biological information has been published about this species specifically.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Theridion lawrencei: /θɛˈrɪdiˌɒn ˈlɔːrənsi/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Images
Distribution
United States; North America
More Details
Taxonomic Notes
The was described by Gertsch and Archer in 1942. The specific epithet 'lawrencei' likely honors R.F. Lawrence, a prominent South African arachnologist, though this has not been confirmed in the examined sources.