A nocturnal orbweaver spider species endemic to Mexico, specifically the Oaxaca region, characterized by intricate web-building behavior and moderate body size.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Tropical and subtropical forest edges, woodland understories, and shrubland environments in southern Mexico, typically at elevations between 500-1500 meters above sea level.
Ecological Role
Critical predator in controlling insect populations, contributes to local ecosystem balance by capturing small flying and crawling invertebrates
Morphology
SKIN COATExoskeleton with mottled brown and gray coloration providing natural camouflage
LIMBS WINGSEight legs with specialized sensory hairs for web navigation and prey capture, covered in fine setae
HEAD SENSORYEight simple eyes arranged in two rows, providing wide-angle visual perception for prey detection
BODY STRUCTURESmall to medium-sized spider, with body length ranging 8-15 mm, featuring rounded abdomen typical of orbweaver spiders
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata
