Kaira mbywangiae

Kaira mbywangiae
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Subphylum:	Chelicerata
Class:	Arachnida
Order:	Araneae
Infraorder:	Araneomorphae
Family:	Araneidae
Genus:	Kaira
Species:	K. mbywangiae
Binomial name
	Kaira mbywangiae; Pett & Pai-Gibson, 2024

Kaira mbywangiae is a species of orb-weaver spider found in Southern Paraguay.^[1]

Description

Kaira mbywangiae has very distinct tubercles that can be used to identify the species. It has three areas with humps on the abdomen. Each hump has around 1–4 tubercles. Laterally, there are three folds, each with tubercles. The eyes all have a black ring around them. The carapace is beige with darker spots. The abdomen is beige, brown, and has black patches.^[1]

Etymology

The specific epithet "mbywangiae" is a tribute to Margarita Mbywangi.^[1]

References

^ ^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.

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[:0-1] 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.

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