NEWS : Money spider discovered in India for first time

DETAILS

• It is an ant-mimicking spider
• Discovered at Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary – Muthanga range
• Commonly found in European meadows
• The species is called so as it is “believed to bring luck” to the person who comes in contact with it.
• Belongs to the family of dwarf spiders (Linyphiidae) under the genus Prosoponoides
• It has been given the name Prosoponoides biflectogynus
• Only six species of spiders belonging to this genus have been identified from across the world so far.
• There are numerous fine black spines on their olive green legs.
• Eight dark eyes are arranged in two rows
• Females build triangular webs in between dry tree twigs and feed on small insects, while males prefer to hide beneath dry leaves.
• Two or more male spiders can be found in the web of a single female.