Euagrus
Ausserer, 1875
curtain web spiders
Euagrus is a of curtain web in the Euagridae, first described by Anton Ausserer in 1875. The genus contains 22 as of October 2025. It is morphologically similar to the genus Allothele, with several species historically transferred between the two genera. The name "Evagrus" occasionally appears in literature but represents a error rather than a valid synonym.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euagrus: /juːˈæɡrəs/
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Identification
Distinguished from the similar Allothele by subtle morphological characters, though specific diagnostic features require examination. Several formerly placed in Euagrus have been reassigned to Allothele based on revised taxonomic criteria.
Behavior
Constructs curtain webs, a of sheet web with a tubular retreat, characteristic of the Euagridae.
Similar Taxa
- AllotheleExtremely similar ; several have been transferred between Euagrus and Allothele, including E. caffer, E. regnardi, and E. teretis
Misconceptions
The spelling "Evagrus" is a error and not an accepted synonym, though it has appeared in some references.
More Details
Taxonomic history
First described by Austrian arachnologist Anton Ausserer in 1875. The has undergone taxonomic revision, with transfers to Allothele reflecting ongoing refinement of euagrid .
Species diversity
Contains 22 recognized as of October 2025, though the source does not list them individually.