Theridion strepitus

Theridion strepitus is a blind cave spider found only on the Galapagos Islands. It is in the family Theridiidae and does not have eyes.

Theridion strepitus
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T. strepitus
Binomial name
Theridion strepitus
Peck & Shear, 1987

References

  • Peck, S.B. & Shear, W.A. (1987). A new eyeless, stridulating Theridion spider from caves in the Galapagos Islands (Araneae, Theridiidae). Can. Ent. 119:881-885.


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