Theridion pierre
Levi & Patrick, 2013
Theridion pierre is a of cobweb spider in the Theridiidae, described by Levi & Patrick in 2013. It is a member of the large Theridion, which contains numerous small spiders that construct irregular, three-dimensional webs. The species is known from the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Theridion pierre: /tʰɛˈɹɪdi.ən piˈɛɹ/
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Distribution
United States; North America. The is recorded as present in the USA based on GBIF distribution data.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'pierre' likely honors Pierre Jolivet (1922–2020), the influential French entomologist who founded the Research on Chrysomelidae series and led the international of leaf beetle researchers for over half a century. Jolivet's extensive work on insect-plant interactions, ants, and made him a widely respected figure in entomology. The naming would be consistent with the 2013 publication date, during Jolivet's later career when he remained active in scientific publishing and mentorship.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Davis Bee Sanctuary: The Place to 'Bee' | Bug Squad
- Research on Chrysomelidae | Blog
- Bug Eric: Spider Sunday: Common House Spider
- Interactive species ID with advanced software | Blog
- “Cicindelophilically” | Beetles In The Bush
- Reviewing the work of 1 of the greatest beetle collectors: Napoleon’s General Dejean | Blog