Araneus nox Latest News
Recently, a survey by researchers in Idukki Wildlife sanctuary reported the first record of spider species Araneus nox in India.
About Araneus nox
- It is an orb-weaving spider species belonging to the Araneidae family.
- It is also known as the Leathery Garden Orb-weaver.
- It was first documented in 1877 by French arachnologist Eugène Simon from Basilan in the Philippines.
- It is known for spinning near-perfect, vertically oriented circular webs on vegetation and tree branches.Â
- Habitat: It is mainly found in gardens, forests, and backyards
- Distribution: Southeast Asia including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam and also in Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar.
- Appearance: Its coloration can vary from light brown to jet black, sometimes featuring clusters of light brown setae on the abdomen's sides.
- It is a small and medium-sized orb-weaver with a distinctively textured, leathery abdomen.
What are orb-weaving spiders?
- They are of the family Araneidae (Argiopidae or Epeiridae) of the order Araneida, a large and widely distributed group noted for their orb-shaped webs
- The orb spiders are a large group of spiders that weave round, more or less symmetrical webs suspended in open-air spaces.
Source: TH
Araneus nox FAQs
Q1: In which Wildlife Sanctuary Araneus nox spider discovered recently?
Ans: Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
Q2: In which state Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is located?
Ans: Kerala
