Singa

C. L. Koch, 1836

striped orb-weavers

Singa is a of small -weaver in the Araneidae, commonly known as striped orb-weavers. First described by C. L. Koch in 1836, these spiders are diminutive for orb-weavers, with body lengths typically not exceeding 6 millimetres. The genus is characterized by its distinctive striped patterning and classic orb-web construction.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Singa: //ˈsɪŋɡə//

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Identification

Singa can be distinguished from other small -weavers by their compact body size and characteristic striped abdominal patterning. They reach 6 mm or less in body length, noticeably smaller than many common orb-weaver such as Araneus. The combination of small stature, orb-web architecture, and striped coloration separates them from similar-sized genera in related .

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Distribution

Records from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE) indicate a Palearctic distribution, though the full range likely extends more broadly across Europe and potentially into Asia.

Behavior

Constructs classic -webs for capture.

Similar Taxa

  • AraneusAraneus are also -weavers in Araneidae but are generally larger and lack the distinctive small size and striped patterning of Singa.
  • ZygiellaZygiella are small -weavers with similar preferences, but they construct webs with a characteristic missing sector and have different abdominal patterning.

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