Theridula opulenta

(Walckenaer, 1841)

Cosmopolitan Bitubercled Cobweaver

Theridula opulenta is a of cobweb spider in the Theridiidae. It has a broad native distribution across North America and has been introduced to southern Europe and India. The species is known by the Bitubercled Cobweaver, reflecting its widespread distribution and characteristic .

Common Spiders U.S. 304 Theridula opulenta by James Henry Emerton (1847 – 1931). Used under a Public domain license.

Little Cobweb Spider (29675581076) by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Yellow-spotted Cobweb Spider (29165766600) by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Theridula opulenta: /ðɛˈrɪd.jʊ.lə ɒˈpjuː.lɛn.tə/

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Distribution

Native to North America, including the United States and Canada. Introduced established in southern Europe and India. GBIF records indicate presence in Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China).

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Theridion opulenta by Walckenaer in 1841, later transferred to Theridula.

Nomenclature note

Authority sometimes cited as (Walckenaer, 1842) in some sources including NCBI, though 1841 is the accepted date.