Styloctetor purpurescens
| Styloctetor purpurescens | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Linyphiidae |
| Genus: | Styloctetor |
| Species: | S. purpurescens
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| Binomial name | |
| Styloctetor purpurescens (Keyserling, 1886)
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Styloctetor purpurescens is a species of dwarf spider belonging to the family Linyphiidae, a large family commonly known as sheet weavers or money spiders. This particular species is native to North America, with confirmed sightings in both the United States and Canada. Like other members of its family, S. purpurescens is small in size and often builds sheet-like webs close to the ground or in low vegetation. Although not widely studied, it plays a role in local ecosystems by helping to control populations of small insects.[1][2][3][4]
References
- ^ "Styloctetor purpurescens Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
- ^ "Styloctetor purpurescens". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
- ^ "Styloctetor purpurescens". NMBE World Spider Catalog. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
- ^ "Styloctetor purpurescens species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2019-09-22.