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Mysmenidae Mysmena

Mysmena sp. "Dark Minute"

Dark Minute Clasping Weaver

This is the smallest of the three mysmenids species known in Singapore, with the female measuring no more than 0.8 mm.

The female is recognised by the presence of sclerotised spots on femora I and II. the black trapezoidal pattern on the carapace, and the dark pomelo-shaped abdomen with brownish spots.

Length♀<1 mm; ♂ unknown
DistributionSingapore.
HabitatLeaf litter and tree buttresses in secondary forest.

Taxonomy

Distribution Map for Mysmena sp. "Dark Minute"

Singapore.

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