Spagnius

Spagnius is a genus of spiders in the family Dictynidae.

Distribution

Spagnius is distributed across North America, occurring in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, with one species endemic to Cuba.

Etymology

The genus is named after entomologist Joseph C. Spagna (1973-2024).

Taxonomy

Males resemble the genus Eriena. The species included in this genus were previously part of the wastebasket taxon Dictyna.

Species

, this genus includes four species:

• Spagnius albopilosus <small>(Franganillo, 1936)</small> – Cuba
• Spagnius foliaceus <small>(Hentz, 1850)</small> – Canada, United States (type species)
• Spagnius jacalana <small>(Gertsch & Davis, 1937)</small> – Mexico
• Spagnius nebraska <small>(Gertsch, 1946)</small> – United States

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