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Theridiidae Anelosimus

Anelosimus kohi Yoshida, 1993

Common Jagged-band Cobweb Spider

There are two distinct colour forms, a lighter form and a darker form.

EtymologyNamed after Joseph K H Koh of Singapore.
Length♀ 4–5 mm; ♂ 3–4 mm.
HabitatMangrove foliage.
BiologyThe webs are often built close to one another. Each may consist of an adult pair together with an egg sac or spiderlings between their second and fifth moult. They are regarded as "sub-social" because they cooperate in prey-capture and show extended maternal care (late dispersal of juveniles).
Type LocalitySungei Seletar, Singapore.
DistributionMalaysia (Johor), Singapore, Thailand.

Taxonomy

Distribution of Anelosimus kohi Yoshida, 1993

Malaysia (Johor), Singapore, Thailand.

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