Deinopis amica (Araneae, Deinopidae) in the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina
; Gabellone, Cecilia Sofía
; Gonzalez, Alda 
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05/2025
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Fundación de Historia Natural Félix de Azara
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Revista de Historia Natural
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0326-1778
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Las arañas de la familia Deinopidae son nocturnas y se caracterizan por sus grandes ojos medios posteriores, que les otorgan el nombre común de "arañas ogro". Tejen tela que utilizan para capturar a sus presas, la cual sostienen entre su primer y segundo par de patas. Esta familia tiene una distribución pantropical, con tres géneros y 68 especies. La familia Deinopidae y el género Deinopis fueron previamente reportados en la Provincia de Buenos Aires; . sin Sin embargo, en ese momento no fue posible determinar la especie debido a que solo se disponía de especímenes juveniles. Para identificar la especie, se realizaron muestreos nocturnos y diurnos en la selva en galería de la Reserva Natural Punta Lara (RNPL), Buenos Aires, Argentina. Los especímenes fueron identificados mediante claves taxonómicas y comparados con material de referencia. Los resultados confirman que la población de la RNPL pertenece a Deinopis amica, una especie que habita en la vegetación cercana a cuerpos de agua. Su comportamiento depredador y postura críptica, observados en condiciones controladas, coinciden con lo documentado para otras especies del género. Este nuevo registro amplía el rango geográfico conocido de D. amica, resaltando las conexiones biogeográficas entre las provincias Paranaense y Esteros del Iberá. Además, subraya el papel crítico de la RNPL como refugio de biodiversidad. Los hallazgos también sugieren la existencia de corredores biológicos a lo largo de los principales sistemas fluviales de la región, favoreciendo la dispersión de esta especie.
Spiders of the family Deinopidae are nocturnal and characterized by their large posterior median eyes, which give rise to their common name, "ogre spiders". They weave a web used for prey capture, held between their first and second pairs of legs. This family has a pantropical distribution, encompassing three genera and 68 species. The family Deinopidae and the genus Deinopis were previously reported in Buenos Aires Province. However, the species could not be determined at that time due to the availability of only juvenile specimens. To identify the species, nocturnal and diurnal samplings were conducted in the gallery forest of the Punta Lara Nature Reserve (PLNR), Buenos Aires, Argentina. Specimens were identified using taxonomic keys and compared with reference material. The results confirm that the PLNR population belongs to Deinopis amica, a species inhabiting vegetation near water bodies. Its predatory behavior and cryptic posture, as observed under controlled conditions, align with those documented for other species of the genus. This new record extends the known geographical range of D. amica, highlighting the biogeographical connections between the Paranaense and Esteros del Iberá province. Moreover, it underscores the critical role of the PLNR as a biodiversity refuge. The findings further suggest the existence of biological corridors along the region’s major river systems, promoting the dispersal of this species.
Spiders of the family Deinopidae are nocturnal and characterized by their large posterior median eyes, which give rise to their common name, "ogre spiders". They weave a web used for prey capture, held between their first and second pairs of legs. This family has a pantropical distribution, encompassing three genera and 68 species. The family Deinopidae and the genus Deinopis were previously reported in Buenos Aires Province. However, the species could not be determined at that time due to the availability of only juvenile specimens. To identify the species, nocturnal and diurnal samplings were conducted in the gallery forest of the Punta Lara Nature Reserve (PLNR), Buenos Aires, Argentina. Specimens were identified using taxonomic keys and compared with reference material. The results confirm that the PLNR population belongs to Deinopis amica, a species inhabiting vegetation near water bodies. Its predatory behavior and cryptic posture, as observed under controlled conditions, align with those documented for other species of the genus. This new record extends the known geographical range of D. amica, highlighting the biogeographical connections between the Paranaense and Esteros del Iberá province. Moreover, it underscores the critical role of the PLNR as a biodiversity refuge. The findings further suggest the existence of biological corridors along the region’s major river systems, promoting the dispersal of this species.
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