Miagrammopes mexicanus

O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1893

Miagrammopes mexicanus is a of -weaving in the Uloboridae. It was described by O. Pickard-Cambridge in 1893. The species is known from the United States and Mexico. Like other members of its , it possesses a —a -producing organ that generates extremely fine, dry silk used in capture.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Miagrammopes mexicanus: /maɪəˈɡræməˌpoʊz ˌmɛksɪˈkeɪnəs/

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Distribution

United States and Mexico. Distribution records confirm occurrence in both countries.

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Taxonomic note

Miagrammopes mexicanus is one of approximately 80 in the Miagrammopes, a group of characterized by reduced number and specialized production. The genus is primarily tropical and subtropical in distribution.

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