Araneae refers to the order of arachnids commonly known as spiders. They are characterised by eight legs and the ability to produce silk. Spiders play a crucial role in ecosystems as predators of insects. Some species are venomous. Their diversity is vast, with thousands of species found worldwide. Spiders have cultural significance in various societies, symbolising both fear and creativity.
India has recorded multiple new jumping spider species in 2025 and 2026, including Mogrus shushka, Mogrus pune, Asemonea dentis, Colyttus nongwar, Spartaeus karigiri, Pilia malenadu, Epidelaxia falciformis, Epidelaxia...
