Tetragnatha virescens
| Tetragnatha virescens | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Family: | Tetragnathidae |
| Genus: | Tetragnatha |
| Species: | T. virescens |
| Binomial name | |
| Tetragnatha virescens Okuma, 1979 | |
Tetragnatha virescens, is a species of spider of the genus Tetragnatha. It is found in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka to Indonesia, and Philippines.[1] The species is more commonly found during the early vegetative growth stage of the rice plant, where they are important predators.[2][3] Male is about 5.9 to 7.8 mm in length without chelicerae. Anterior row of eyes occupying the full width of carapace. Maxilla are nearly parallel. All legs with spines and hair. Female is larger than male, usually about 6.55 to 8.25 mm in length. Body is light green in color, which is suitable for the survival among paddy leaves.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ "Tetragnatha virescens Okuma, 1979". World Spider Catalog. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ↑ "What are some of the other important species of spiders". knowledgebank. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ↑ "Arthropod community structures of rice ecosystems in the Philippines". Bulletin of Entomological Research. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ↑ "A new species of the genus Tetragnatha from Tropical Asia." (PDF). catalog.lib.kyushu-u.ac.jp. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
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