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Theridiidae Emertonella

Emertonella sp. "Silver"

Silver Ant-hunter

This species differs from Emertonella sp. B by having banded legs, and silver bands or streaks on the abdomen. It is typically smaller and has only fine hairs on the legs. The dorsum of the male is predominantly black with narrow silver streaks.

Length♀ 3 mm; ♂ 2 mm
DistributionSingapore.
HabitatFoliage in mangroves.
BiologyIndividuals may often be seen at night suspended by a single thread, sometimes feeding on an ant.

Taxonomy

Distribution Map for Emertonella sp. "Silver"

Singapore.

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