Neoscona nautica

(L. Koch, 1875)

Brown Sailor Spider

Neoscona nautica, commonly known as the brown sailor spider, is an orb-weaving spider in the Araneidae. Native to Asia and Pacific islands, it has been introduced to both the Americas and Africa. As a member of the Neoscona, it constructs spiral orb webs to capture flying insect prey.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neoscona nautica: /neɪˈɒskənə ˈnɔːtɪkə/

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Distribution

Native to Asia and Pacific islands. Introduced to the Americas (including Brazil: Amazonas, Bahia, Mato Grosso, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, São Paulo) and Africa (Sudan). Records also from China, Pakistan, and Thailand.

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Etymology

The specific epithet 'nautica' refers to nautical or sailor-related themes, reflected in its 'brown sailor spider'.

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