First record of long-jawed spider Tetragnatha squamata Karsch, 1879 (Araneae: Tetragnathidae) from India

Authors

  • Kuriakkattil Baby Anju
     Centre for Animal Taxonomy and Ecology, Department of Zoology, Christ College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda, Thrissur – 680125, Kerala
  • Usha Bhagirathan
     Department of Zoology, Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur – 680011, Kerala
  • Ambalaparambil Vasu Sudhikumar
     Centre for Animal Taxonomy and Ecology, Department of Zoology, Christ College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda, Thrissur – 680125, Kerala

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26515/rzsi/v124/i2/2024/168214

Keywords:

Kerala, Kole Wetlands, Orb-Weavers, Redescription

Abstract

The orb-weaving spider Tetragnatha squamata Karsch, 1879 is recorded for the first time from India. A detailed description, diagnosis, and photographs of both sexes are provided. The genital and cheliceral morphology are illustrated. The distribution is also mapped.

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Published

2024-12-12

How to Cite

Anju, K. B., Bhagirathan, U., & Sudhikumar, A. V. (2024). First record of long-jawed spider <i>Tetragnatha squamata</i> Karsch, 1879 (Araneae: Tetragnathidae) from India. Records of the Zoological Survey of India, 124(2), 131–137. https://doi.org/10.26515/rzsi/v124/i2/2024/168214

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Volume 124, Issue 2, 2024

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