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Animals

Argiope dang

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SSN 64882
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Taxonomy

The taxonomic status is pending for approval

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Description

Argiope dang is one of the large spiders that have an abdomen with striking colour. Its size can reach up to 14 mm. This species can be found in rainforest, especially at areas close to the stream. The visible pattern of banded silk made by this spider is pure white. This species was first found and described in 2009 in Laos and later on recorded in Malaysia and Thailand.

Location

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  • Perak 2
Based on publications, specimens, and images

Biodiversity Experts

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Norma Binti Che Yusoff (Prof. Dr.)
University of Malaya (UM)
  • Spiders (Ecology)
  • Protected Areas
  • Marine & Coastal
  • Digital Sequence Information (DSI)
  • Climate Change
  • PM
  • W
Rosli Hashim (Prof. Dr.)
University of Malaya (UM)
  • Birds (Ecology)
  • Mammals (Ecology)
  • Spiders
  • Insects
  • Biodiversity
  • Protected Areas
  • PM
  • W
Tan Li Peng (Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
  • Arachnids
  • Insects
  • Agriculture
  • Biodiversity
  • Forest
  • PM
PM - Peninsular Malaysia; SBH - Sabah; SWK - Sarawak; SEA - Southeast Asia; W - World;

Acknowledgements :- Mr. Badrul Amin Bin Jaffar, Ms. Norazah Binti Norddin & Mr. Yasser Mohamed Arifin

Photo credit :- USM

Species Citation :- Argiope dang. Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Accessed via https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/64882. [Retrieved 29 March 2024].

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