Eustala davalosae explained

Eustala davalosae is a species of orb-weaver spider and can be found in Southern Paraguay.[1]

Description

Eustala davalosae is a relatively small spider. The female is around 5.5 mm (0.2 in). It is characterized by its wide epigynal plate.

Etymology

The specific epithet "davalosae" is a tribute to Serafina Dávalos Alfonze, the first female lawyer in Paraguay and a prominent feminist.

References

  1. Pett . Brogan L. . Pai-Gibson . Indigo . 2024-03-08 . Three new species of orb-weaver spiders (Araneidae) from Humid Chaco and Atlantic Forest habitats in southern Paraguay . Arachnology . 19 . 7 . 10.13156/arac.2024.19.7.998 . 2050-9928.