Hersilia striata
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| Hersilia striata | |
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| female from China | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Hersiliidae |
| Genus: | Hersilia |
| Species: | H. striata |
| Binomial name | |
| Hersilia striata Wang & Yin, 1985 | |
Hersilia striata is a species of spider in the family Hersiliidae. It was first described by Wang & Yin in 1985 from specimens collected in China.[1]
H. striata has a wide distribution across tropical and subtropical Asia. It has been recorded from India, China, Taiwan, Myanmar, Thailand, and Indonesia (including Java and Sumatra).[1] The species appears to be well-established throughout this range, with multiple taxonomic studies confirming its presence across these regions.[2][3]
Description
Hersilia striata is a relatively small spider with distinctive morphological features typical of the family Hersiliidae. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism, with males being smaller than females.[4]
The species is characterized by its striped coloration pattern, which gives it its specific name "striata". The cephalothorax displays a yellowish-brown base color with distinct markings, while the abdomen shows a pattern of light and dark bands. The legs are relatively long and bear characteristic color patterns that aid in species identification.[4]
The female exhibits a more robust build compared to the male. The male pedipalps have a characteristic structure with a short embolus and specific tibial apophyses that distinguish this species from related taxa.[4]