Emerton-1913
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Pardosa atlantica
Atlantic wolf spider, thin-legged wolf spider
Pardosa atlantica is a species of wolf spider in the family Lycosidae, described by Emerton in 1913. As a member of the genus Pardosa, commonly known as thin-legged wolf spiders, it belongs to one of the most abundant wolf spider genera in North America. The species is found in the United States, though specific details about its ecology and biology remain limited in available literature. Like other Pardosa species, it is likely a ground-dwelling, active hunter.
Thymoites pallidus
Thymoites pallidus is a species of comb-footed spider in the family Theridiidae, first described by Emerton in 1913. This species is known from Cuba, the United States, and the Caribbean region extending to Venezuela. Like other theridiid spiders, it possesses the characteristic comb-like serrated bristles (setae) on the tarsi of the hind legs used for manipulating silk. The species epithet 'pallidus' refers to its pale coloration.
Walckenaeria digitata
dwarf spider
Walckenaeria digitata is a dwarf spider species in the family Linyphiidae, first described by Emerton in 1913. It is a small-bodied spider native to North America. As with other members of its family, it builds sheet webs. The species has been recorded in multiple Canadian provinces and across the United States.