Physocyclus globosus

Short-bodied cellar spider
Female
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Araneomorphae
Family: Pholcidae
Genus: Physocyclus
Species:
P. globosus
Binomial name
Physocyclus globosus
(Taczanowski, 1874)
Synonyms

Pholcus globosus
Pholcus gibbosus
Decetia incisa
Physocyclus dubius
Physocyclus muricola
Artema atlanta
Physocyclus orientalis

male
female

Physocyclus globosus, sometimes known as the short-bodied cellar spider is a species of spider belonging to the family Pholcidae. This is a cosmopolitan species, found in caves and buildings throughout the warmer parts of the world.

This is a small brown spider (body length around 6 mm), with a short, broad abdomen. A black line runs along the back of the carapace, continuing along most of the abdomen. The eight eyes are grouped close together on a raised hump on the face.

References

  • Preston-Mafham, Ken (1998). Spiders: Compact Study Guide and Identifier. Angus Books. ISBN 978-1-904594-93-2.
  • Platnick, Norman I. (2008): The world spider catalog, version 8.5. American Museum of Natural History.
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