Aetana

The aetana is a genus of spiders belonging to the family Pholcidae, which are colloquially referred to as daddy long-legs spiders. As of May 2019, there are 21 spider species in this genus.

Scientific Classification

List of Spiders Belonging To This Genus

  • Aetana abadae
  • Aetana baganihan
  • Aetana banahaw
  • Aetana fiji
  • Aetana gaya
  • Aetana indah
  • Aetana kinabalu
  • Aetana kiukoki
  • Aetana lambir
  • Aetana libjo
  • Aetana loboc
  • Aetana lozadae
  • Aetana manansalai
  • Aetana mokwam
  • Aetana ocampoi
  • Aetana omayan
  • Aetana ondawamei
  • Aetana paragua
  • Aetana pasambai
  • Aetana poring
  • Aetana ternate

Physical Description and Identification

Adults

Size: 0.2-1 cm (0.08–0.39 in)

Color: These spiders are an ocherous yellow, with light brown legs covered in dark bands.

Other Characteristic Features: Like other members of the Pholcidae family, they have very long legs.

Eggs

The eggs are laid inside a silk sac, with each sac containing around 30 eggs.

Spiderlings

Spiderlings have comparatively shorter legs than adults, but eventually, they resemble adults as they mature.

The Web

Their webs are irregularly built, with them adding layers on top of existing ones.

Are the Spiders in the Aetana Genus Bite Venomous

Despite misconceptions held to this day, the venom of these spiders is not deadly to humans—their bite, at worst, leaves behind a temporary burning sensation that passes quickly.

Quick Facts

Lifespan Around 3 years
Distribution Southeast Asia, most notably the Philippines
Habitat Secluded areas such as behind doors and cupboards or under logs and rocks
Common Predators Birds
Diet Aphids, other spiders

Did You Know

  • German arachnologist Bernard A Huber first described this genus in 2005.

 

The aetana is a genus of spiders belonging to the family Pholcidae, which are colloquially referred to as daddy long-legs spiders. As of May 2019, there are 21 spider species in this genus.

List of Spiders Belonging To This Genus

  • Aetana abadae
  • Aetana baganihan
  • Aetana banahaw
  • Aetana fiji
  • Aetana gaya
  • Aetana indah
  • Aetana kinabalu
  • Aetana kiukoki
  • Aetana lambir
  • Aetana libjo
  • Aetana loboc
  • Aetana lozadae
  • Aetana manansalai
  • Aetana mokwam
  • Aetana ocampoi
  • Aetana omayan
  • Aetana ondawamei
  • Aetana paragua
  • Aetana pasambai
  • Aetana poring
  • Aetana ternate

Physical Description and Identification

Adults

Size: 0.2-1 cm (0.08–0.39 in)

Color: These spiders are an ocherous yellow, with light brown legs covered in dark bands.

Other Characteristic Features: Like other members of the Pholcidae family, they have very long legs.

Eggs

The eggs are laid inside a silk sac, with each sac containing around 30 eggs.

Spiderlings

Spiderlings have comparatively shorter legs than adults, but eventually, they resemble adults as they mature.

The Web

Their webs are irregularly built, with them adding layers on top of existing ones.

Are the Spiders in the Aetana Genus Bite Venomous

Despite misconceptions held to this day, the venom of these spiders is not deadly to humans—their bite, at worst, leaves behind a temporary burning sensation that passes quickly.

Quick Facts

Lifespan Around 3 years
Distribution Southeast Asia, most notably the Philippines
Habitat Secluded areas such as behind doors and cupboards or under logs and rocks
Common Predators Birds
Diet Aphids, other spiders

Did You Know

  • German arachnologist Bernard A Huber first described this genus in 2005.

 

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