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Plectreurys tristis

Plectreurys tristis

Classification

Order
Araneae

Plectreurys tristis (synonym Plectreurys bispinosus Chamberlin) is a species of venomous spiders commonly known as primitive hunting spiders belonging to a family of plectreurid spiders. They produce a venom that contains a group of insecticidal peptides called plectoxins. They are found in western North America, Central America and Mexico.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 3