Aetius bicuspidatus
Swallowtail Ant-mimicking Spider
The species may be distinguished from other described Aetius by the unique scissor-like or swallowtail-looking extension on the end of the carapace extension. In other Aetius, the extension is tube-like.
| Etymology | The specific epithet is an adjective in Latin, referring to the “bicuspid” or “twin-cusped” posterior projection of the carapace. |
| Length | ♀ 7 mm; ♂ 5–7 mm. |
| Habitat | Foliage in primary forest. |
| Type Locality | Lambir Hills, Sarawak, Malaysia. |
| Distribution | Malaysia (Sabah, Sarawak), Singapore. |