spider - Lepthyphantes turbatrix

Comparing the pedipalp to the drawings in Paquin & Dupérré (2003) and Zorsch (1937), I see (possibly) some very minor variations*, but the specimen is clearly L. turbatrix. Levi writes in "Spiders of Wisconsin" (1954) that the species is fairly common in the northern half of the state, but less so in the southern part.

The type locality, according to Zorsch (1937) is Mt. Adams, White Mountains, N. H.

Images to come...

* Looking at single specimens, one doesn't really have a feel for how much variation within the species is possible.

… Kevin Pfeiffer, 30 November, 2010 - 7:59am

Similar Example

Could you take a look at my similar example here? Thanks!

… Steve Nanz, 18 February, 2015 - 4:00am

type locality

I found this spider at Wachusett Meadows Mass Audubon sanctuary, right next to Wachusett Mountain ski area. The elevation looks like about 1,300', so that might fit in with the type localities described by Zorsch.

… tom murray, 30 November, 2010 - 7:46pm

Yes, it certainly seems to li

Yes, it certainly seems to like the higher elevations.

-K

… Kevin Pfeiffer, 1 December, 2010 - 8:01am

Moved

Moved from Sheetweb and Dwarf Spiders.
Kevin, I've got confidence in your call and am moving to species page.

… tom murray, 29 November, 2010 - 5:37pm

You can call me "Turbatrix".

Pretty sure you've got a new BG species here... and I think it's Lepthyphantes turbatrix (O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1877). Will double-check in the morning.

-K

… Kevin Pfeiffer, 29 November, 2010 - 4:59pm

A "-phantes" of some sort, bu

A "-phantes" of some sort, but can't see just now which one.

-K

… Kevin Pfeiffer, 4 May, 2010 - 5:01pm