Spotted Barrow Island Cob-web Spider
Theridiidae gen. indet.
FP-13437
Discoverer: V.W. Framenau (2024)
Fauna Portal species: 13437
Theridiidae gen. indet. FP-13437 male, dorsal (WAM T120872; Barrow Island, Western Australia)
Image: V.W. Framenau (2024)
Fauna Portal Image No. 9418Diagnosis
This is a very distinct theridiid species with a light abdomen and dark markings. The theridiid tegular apophysis is somewhat spoon-shaped and extends beyond the cymbium in ventral view.
Status
- native
Fauna Portal Reference
Australia
- Western Australia
Fauna Portal Records
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