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Metaltella simoni

Metaltella simoni


Family: Desidae
Order: Araneae
Class: Arachnida
Phylum / Division: Arthropoda
Kingdom: Animalia

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Description


Description: A medium-sized spider with dark brown coloration, the cephalic area is black.

Sexual Dimorphism: Males tend to have a lighter coloration than females, with longer legs and a less swollen abdomen.

Environment: It inhabits tree hollows, under bark, beneath fallen logs, and rocks resting on the ground in forested environments. It is also found in city gardens, where it is often an abundant species.

Geographical Distribution: Common in the province of Buenos Aires. This species was introduced to the southern United States.

Behavior: It is sedentary, constructing an irregular web beneath objects resting on the ground or in tree cavities. During the breeding season, males wander at night in search of females.

Diet: They feed on arthropods that get trapped in their web.

Author of this description: Nicolás Olejnik




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Photography ID: 296617
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Villa Giardino
Córdoba
Argentina
03/18/2018
Walter Bustamante



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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
83374218/03/2018ArgentinaCórdobaReserva Natural El Portecelo, Villa GiardinoWalter Bustamante
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Please use the following reference when citing this species account.
EcoRegistros. 2026. Metaltella simoni – Species account. Accessed from www.ecoregistros.org on 14/09/2026.