A member of the spider family Dictynidae, known as mesh weavers or lace weavers because of their distinctive web patterns.
From the family name Dictynidae, which comes from Greek 'dictyon' meaning 'net' or 'mesh,' combined with the Latin suffix '-id' used to denote members of a family. The Greek root references the distinctive mesh-like webs these spiders produce.
Dictynid spiders create some of the most geometrically perfect webs in nature, and the family name directly describes what makes them special—their Greek name literally translates to 'net spider,' which is exactly what they build.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.