Bronzy Red-eyed Spider
Another samosa-looking Janula with distinct horns, this species is easily recognised by its bronzy colouration with some yellow flecks on the dorsum. Unlike the species featured above, the tibiae I and IV and the distal ends of femora IV of this species are black.
Length | ♀ 3 mm; ♂ unknown |
Distribution | Singapore. |
Habitat | Foliage in disturbed forests. |
Biology | Like J. triangularis. the spider has been seen resting on silken bundles of termite carcasses, suggesting that it may be another specialised termite predator. |
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Subphylum Chelicerata (Chelicerates)
Class Arachnida (Arachnids)
Order Araneae (Spiders)
Suborder Araneomorphae (Typical Spiders)
Singapore.