Eustala davalosae
| Eustala davalosae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Araneidae |
| Genus: | Eustala |
| Species: | E. davalosae |
| Binomial name | |
| Eustala davalosae Pett & Pai-Gibson, 2024 | |
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.[1]
Etymology
The specific epithet "davalosae" is a tribute to Serafina Dávalos Alfonze, the first female lawyer in Paraguay and a prominent feminist.[1]
References
- ^ a b c 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). doi:10.13156/arac.2024.19.7.998. ISSN 2050-9928.