Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Explanation of Names
Author of the name: Chamberlin & Ivie. Year first published: 1942.
Identification
No median longitudinal band on the black sternum. Black coxae, sometimes yellow coxae or both black and yellow coxae. (1)
Range
- eastern & northern - Canada to British Columbia, south to Maine, New York, South Dakota. (1)
Remarks
This species was formerly considered a subspecies of M. grandiosa.
Internet References
1.
www.biodiversitylibrary.org - The Orb-Weaver Genera
Metepeira, Kaira and
Aculepeira in America North of Mexico (Araneae: Araneidae) by Herbert W. Levi
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Lynette Elliott on 7 August, 2009 - 9:11am
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cheinsLast updated 4 February, 2023 - 8:16am