Ariamnes uwepa explained

Ariamnes uwepa is a species of spider from the family Theridiidae. It is only known to be found on Oahu, in the Hawaiian Islands. The name derives from the Hawaiian word "uwepa," meaning whip.[1]

Description

Ariamnes uwepa length varies from 6.3to in males and from 10to in females. Living specimens have a bright gold abdomen, sometimes with red.[1]

Range and habitat

Very little is known about the range. Specimens have been collected from mesic habitat, often found under leaves. Species has been exclusively found on Oahu.[1]

Notes and References

  1. R.G. . Gillespie . M.A.J. . Rivera . Free-living spiders of the genus Ariamnes (Araneae, Theridiidae) in Hawaii . The Journal of Arachnology . 35 . 11–37 . 11 March 2012 . 10.1636/h04-05.1.