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Eustala davalosae

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Eustala davalosae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Araneomorphae
Family: Araneidae
Genus: Eustala
Species:
E. davalosae
Binomial name
Eustala davalosae
Pett & Pai-Gibson, 2024

Eustala davalosae is a species of orb-weaver spider and can be found in Southern Paraguay.[1]

Description

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Eustala davalosae is a relatively small spider. The female is around 5.5 mm (0.2 in). It is characterized by its wide epigynal plate.[1]

Etymology

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The specific epithet "davalosae" is a tribute to Serafina Dávalos Alfonze, the first female lawyer in Paraguay and a prominent feminist.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Pett, Brogan L.; Pai-Gibson, Indigo (2024-03-08). "Three new species of orb-weaver spiders (Araneidae) from Humid Chaco and Atlantic Forest habitats in southern Paraguay". Arachnology. 19 (7). doi:10.13156/arac.2024.19.7.998. ISSN 2050-9928.