Argyrodella | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Araneae |
Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
Family: | Theridiidae |
Genus: | Argyrodella |
Species: | A. pusillus |
Binomial name | |
Argyrodella pusillus (Saaristo, 1978) |
Argyrodella is a monotypic genus of tangle-web spider, containing only the one species, Argyrodella pusillus. It is endemic to the Seychelles; it can be found on the islands of Mahé and Silhouette. It is found in woodland habitats, where it spins orb webs or is a kleptoparasite of the red-legged golden orb-web spider. It is threatened by habitat deterioration due to invasive plants, especially Cinnamomum verum.