Eustala davalosae
Appearance
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Eustala davalosae | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Araneae |
Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
Family: | Araneidae |
Genus: | Eustala |
Species: | E. davalosae
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Binomial name | |
Eustala davalosae Pett & Pai-Gibson, 2024
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Eustala davalosae is a species of orb-weaver spider and can be found in Southern Paraguay.[1]
Description
[edit]Eustala davalosae is a relatively small spider. The female is around 5.5 mm (0.2 in). It is characterized by its wide epigynal plate.[1]
Etymology
[edit]The specific epithet "davalosae" is a tribute to Serafina Dávalos Alfonze, the first female lawyer in Paraguay and a prominent feminist.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Pett, Brogan L.; Pai-Gibson, Indigo (2024-03-08). "Three new species of orb-weaver spiders (Araneidae) from Humid Chaco and Atlantic Forest habitats in southern Paraguay". Arachnology. 19 (7). doi:10.13156/arac.2024.19.7.998. ISSN 2050-9928.