Micrathena sagittata
| Micrathena sagittata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Suborder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Araneidae |
| Genus: | Micrathena |
| Species: | M. sagittata |
| Binomial name | |
| Micrathena sagittata Walckenaer, 1842 | |
Micrathena sagittata, also known as the arrow-shaped micrathena[1] is a species of spider belonging to the family Araneidae. It is found in the eastern United States and throughout Central America.
This is a striking spider with a distinctive arrow-shaped abdomen which is largely yellow, with black depressions above and variable red and black patterning below (see picture). Males are up to 5 millimetres (0.20 in) in length (excluding legs), but females are much larger at around 9 millimetres (0.35 in). The males lack spines.
They leave a hole in the center of their web to assist in motion.
Micrathena sagittata and web, Gadsden Co. Florida.
References
- ↑ Arrow-shaped Micrathena-Retrieved 2015-04-03
General references
Preston-Mafham, Ken (1998). Spiders: Compact Study Guide and Identifier. Angus Books. ISBN 978-1-904594-93-2.
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