Orsonwelles torosus (Simon, 1900:464)
Waimea sheet weaver
Taxonomy & Nomenclature
Synonym/s: Labulla torosa Simon, 1900:464
Conservation Status
Extinct
Last record 1890's (1895?)
Distribution
Kauai, Hawaiian Islands, USA
Biology & Ecology
Hypodigm
Only known from the female lectotype designated by (Hormiga, 2002:391).
Media
References
Original scientific description:
Simon, E. (1900). Arachnida. Fauna Hawaiiensis 2: 443-519.
Other references:
Hormiga, Gustavo. (2002). Orsonwelles, a new genus of giant linyphiid spiders (Areneae) from the Hawaiian Islands. Invertebrate Systematics 16: 369-448.
Simon, E. (1904). Arachnida (supplement). Fauna Hawaiiensis 3: 339-344.
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