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Theridiidae Episinus

"Episinus" sp. "Bactrian Camel"

Bactrian Camel Spider

This species is closely related to "Episinus" gibbus Zhu & Wang, 1991 found in tropical Hainan in southern China. In addition to the anterior abdominal projection over the cephalothorax, the dorsum has a low upward-pointing hump on a leathery scutum over the dorsum. The dorsal scutum itself is studded with short thorns and some socketed short spines. The colour of the male may vary from brown to black.

Length♀ unknown; ♂ 2 mm
DistributionSingapore.
HabitatVegetation in young secondary forests.

Taxonomy

Distribution Map for "Episinus" sp. "Bactrian Camel"

Singapore.

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