Theridion murarium

Emerton, 1882

Fence Long-legged Cobweaver

Theridion murarium is a of cobweb in the Theridiidae, first described by Emerton in 1882. It is found in North America, with records from the United States, Canada (including Alberta), and Middle America. Like other Theridiidae, it constructs irregular, three-dimensional webs. The 'Fence Long-legged Cobweaver' suggests an association with fence- , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.

Theridion murarium by (c) Matthew Lindsey, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Matthew Lindsey. Used under a CC-BY license.Theridion murarium m2 by Gergin Blagoev. Used under a CC0 license.Theridion murarium 2 by Derek Sikes, University of Alaska Museum. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.

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How to pronounce Theridion murarium: /tʰɛˈɹɪdiˌɒn mjʊˈɹɛɹiəm/

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North America, including the United States, Canada (Alberta), and Middle America. GBIF records confirm presence in Alberta, Canada.

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