Bug FAQNorthern Long-toothed Sheetweaver
Drapetisca alteranda · Order: Araneae · Family: Linyphiidae
The Northern Long-toothed Sheetweaver is most often seen on the bark of deciduous and coniferous trees. It also occurs on leaves that have fallen to the ground. This spider is found in the United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it lives
It can also be found in leaves on the ground.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
It is found in the United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 24 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Massachusetts, Maine, New York, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Alaska, Michigan, Maryland.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Status: native in North America; native in Canada. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
Source: GBIF
More photos
Same family (Linyphiidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drapetisca_alteranda
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