Presence of hard, spiny protrusion in the abdomen. Abdomen is flattened and characterized with alternate yellow-black parallel thick lines. Dorsally the carapace is covered with thick hairs. Sternum very narrow, marked with only a small yellow spot ventrally. Legs are strong, attach strongly to the web. The abdomen is broad, narrow proximal and wide distally. Two median spines are present distally.
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📚 Overview
Diagnostic Keys
Phalgun Chetia
| Attributions | Phalgun Chetia |
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| Status | UNDER_CREATION |
| Licenses | CC_BY |
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Description
Carapace narrow anteriorly, brownish, covered with hair.
Sternum heart shaped, pointed posteriorly, dark brownish with a large off white patch, covered with hair.
Abdomen slightly octagonal, wider than long, brown with three off white bands on the dorsum.
Legs short, brownish and covered with hair.
Swara Yadav
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| Status | UNDER_CREATION |
| Licenses | CC_BY |
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📚 Nomenclature and Classification
References
Thorell, T. (1887). Viaggio di L. Fea in Birmania e regioni vicine. II. Primo saggio sui ragni birmani. Annali del Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Genova 25: 5-417.
Siddharth Kulkarni and Swara Yadav
| Attributions | Siddharth Kulkarni and Swara Yadav |
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| Status | UNDER_CREATION |
| Licenses | CC_BY |
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📚 Natural History
Size
Female 9-10 mm.
Gupta, R., Devi, O.S. & Islam, M. (eds.) 2015. Common spiders from select protected areas of upper Assam. Assam State Biodiversity Board. Guwahati. pp. 189.
Morphology
Cephalothorax black in colour, covered white small white hairs. Chelicerae strong, stout and black in colour. Abdomen flattened, broader than longer, presence of hard and spiny protrusion and with alternate yellow-black parallel thick lines. Median spines are larger than the anterior and posterior spines. 5 distinct sigilla present at the posterior yellow band. Sternum very narrow, marked with only a small yellow spot ventrally. Legs are black and strong
Gupta, R., Devi, O.S. & Islam, M. (eds.) 2015. Common spiders from select protected areas of upper Assam. Assam State Biodiversity Board. Guwahati. pp. 189.
Ecology
. Build the web inside the forest across any tracks or corridors. It is found in the woodlands of upper Assam. Upon disturbance the spider leave the web to near vegetations. Prefers dense and moist environment.
Phalgun Chetia
| Attributions | Phalgun Chetia |
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| Status | UNDER_CREATION |
| Licenses | CC_BY |
| References |
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📚 Habitat and Distribution
General Habitat
Woodland
Phalgun Chetia
| Attributions | Phalgun Chetia |
| Contributors | |
| Status | UNDER_CREATION |
| Licenses | CC_BY |
| References |
Prefers dense and moist environment, builds web inside the forest across tracks or corridors. Generally found in the woodlands of upper Assam. Upon disturbance the spider often leaves the web to near vegetation
Gupta, R., Devi, O.S. & Islam, M. (eds.) 2015. Common spiders from select protected areas of upper Assam. Assam State Biodiversity Board. Guwahati. pp. 189.
Description
Global Distribution
India to Philippines
Compiled from the World Spider Catalog v.15.5 and related literature
| Attributions | Compiled from the World Spider Catalog v.15.5 and related literature |
| Contributors | |
| Status | UNDER_CREATION |
| Licenses | CC_BY |
| References |
Kaziranga National Park
Phalgun Chetia
| Attributions | Phalgun Chetia |
| Contributors | |
| Status | UNDER_CREATION |
| Licenses | CC_BY |
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📚 Occurrence
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📚 Demography and Conservation
📚 Uses and Management
📚 Information Listing
References
- World Spider Catalog (2018). World Spider Catalog. Version 19.5. Natural History Museum Bern, online at http://wsc.nmbe.ch, accessed on 25/09/2018. doi: 10.24436/99
- Yin, C. M., Wang, J. F., Zhu, M. S., Xie, L. P., Peng, X. J. & Bao, Y. H. (1997d). Fauna Sinica: Arachnida: Araneae: Araneidae. Science Press, Beijing, xiii + 460 pp.
- Thorell, T. (1887). Viaggio di L. Fea in Birmania e regioni vicine. II. Primo saggio sui ragni birmani. Annali del Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Genova 25: 5-417.
- Barrion, A. T. & Litsinger, J. A. (1995). Riceland Spiders of South and Southeast Asia. CAB International, Wallingford, UK, xix + 700 pp.
- Song, D. X., Zhu, M. S. & Chen, J. (1999). The Spiders of China. Hebei University of Science and Techology Publishing House, Shijiazhuang, 640 pp.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
Overview > Diagnostic > Description
- Tikader, B. K. (1982). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2
Information Listing > References
- World Spider Catalog (2018). World Spider Catalog. Version 19.5. Natural History Museum Bern, online at http://wsc.nmbe.ch, accessed on 25/09/2018. doi: 10.24436/99
- Yin, C. M., Wang, J. F., Zhu, M. S., Xie, L. P., Peng, X. J. & Bao, Y. H. (1997d). Fauna Sinica: Arachnida: Araneae: Araneidae. Science Press, Beijing, xiii + 460 pp.
- Thorell, T. (1887). Viaggio di L. Fea in Birmania e regioni vicine. II. Primo saggio sui ragni birmani. Annali del Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Genova 25: 5-417.
- Barrion, A. T. & Litsinger, J. A. (1995). Riceland Spiders of South and Southeast Asia. CAB International, Wallingford, UK, xix + 700 pp.
- Song, D. X., Zhu, M. S. & Chen, J. (1999). The Spiders of China. Hebei University of Science and Techology Publishing House, Shijiazhuang, 640 pp.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
- Tikader, B. K. (1982a). Family Araneidae (=Argiopidae), typical orbweavers. Fauna India (Araneae) 2: 1-293.
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🐾 Taxonomy
| Root | Root |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Class | Arachnida |
| Order | Araneae |
| Family | Araneidae |
| Genus | Gasteracantha |
| Species | Gasteracantha diadesmia Thorell 1887 |
📊 Temporal Distribution
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