Theridion michelbacheri

Levi, 1957

Theridion michelbacheri is a of cobweb in the Theridiidae, first described by Levi in 1957. It is known from the United States, with records indicating presence in North America. As a member of the Theridion, it shares the general characteristics of this large and diverse group of -footed spiders, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Theridion michelbacheri: /tɛˈriːdiˌɒn mɪˌkɛlˈbɑːkəri/

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Distribution

United States; North America

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Etymology

The specific epithet 'michelbacheri' honors Axel E. Michelbacher, an known for his work on and other .

Taxonomic history

Described by Herbert W. Levi in 1957, this remains one of many in the large Theridion that have received limited study beyond their original description.

Data limitations

The is represented by only 12 observations on iNaturalist as of the data cutoff, indicating it is either genuinely rare, undercollected, or difficult to identify in the field.

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