Tree-trunk-spider
Guides
Murricia uva
Murricia uva is a species of hersiliid spider described by Foord in 2008. It belongs to the family Hersiliidae, commonly known as tree trunk spiders, recognized for their elongated spinnerets and cryptic bark-dwelling habits. The species is documented from Central Africa, with confirmed records spanning Cameroon to Uganda. Like other hersiliids, it likely exhibits the family's characteristic morphology and behavior, though species-specific details remain limited.
Neotama mexicana
Mexican Two-tailed Spider, Long-spinneret Spider
Neotama mexicana is a species of tree trunk spider in the family Hersiliidae, commonly known as the Mexican two-tailed spider or long-spinneret spider. It is distinguished by its elongated posterior spinnerets, which extend conspicuously beyond the abdomen. The species has been documented from the southern United States through Central America to northern South America, including Peru and Guyana. It is an arboreal species associated with tree trunks and bark habitats.
Yabisi
Yabisi is a genus of tree trunk spiders in the family Hersiliidae, described in 2004 by Rheims & Brescovit. The genus contains two species, Y. guaba and Y. habanensis, both found in North America. Members of this genus are associated with tree trunks, consistent with the ecology of Hersiliidae.