Yabisi
Rheims & Brescovit, 2004
Species Guides
1Yabisi is a of tree trunk spiders in the Hersiliidae, described in 2004 by Rheims & Brescovit. The genus contains two , Y. guaba and Y. habanensis, both found in North America. Members of this genus are associated with tree trunks, consistent with the of Hersiliidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Yabisi: /jaˈbi.si/
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Identification
As Hersiliidae, Yabisi likely possess the 's characteristic elongated , though specific diagnostic features for the are not documented in available sources. The genus can be distinguished from other Hersiliidae by its restricted North American distribution and the original description by Rheims & Brescovit (2004).
Habitat
Tree trunks.
Distribution
North America. The two described , Y. guaba and Y. habanensis, are known from this region.
Similar Taxa
- Other Hersiliidae generaYabisi is distinguished by its North American distribution and 2004 description; many Hersiliidae occur in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.