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Oecobiidae
disc web spiders, flatmesh weavers, wall spiders
Oecobiidae is a family of araneomorph spiders containing approximately 130 described species across seven genera. Members are small to moderately sized (2–20 mm body length) and are commonly known as disc web spiders or wall spiders due to their characteristic flat, star-shaped webs constructed on vertical surfaces. The family exhibits distinctive morphological traits including evenly radiating leg placement around the prosoma and a characteristic anal gland bearing a tuft of long hairs. Many species are synanthropic, occurring in and around human dwellings, while others inhabit desert or rocky environments.
Oecobius amboseli
Oecobius amboseli is a species of wall spider in the family Oecobiidae, first described in 1974. Native to East Africa and Egypt, it has established introduced populations in northwestern Europe including Denmark, the Netherlands, and Belgium. As a member of the Oecobiidae, it belongs to a family known for constructing flat, circular webs on vertical surfaces.
Oecobius maculatus
Oecobius maculatus is a small spider in the family Oecobiidae, commonly known as wall spiders or disc web spiders. Native to the Mediterranean region extending to Azerbaijan, it has been introduced to the United States and Mexico. The species is characterized by its flattened body form and association with human structures.
Xylesthia
Xylesthia is a genus of wall spiders in the family Oecobiidae, a group of small arachnids known for constructing flat, tangled webs on vertical surfaces such as walls, rocks, and tree trunks. These spiders are characterized by their compact bodies, relatively long legs, and distinctive spinneret arrangement. The genus is poorly documented in North American faunal surveys, with most species described from other regions. The 'n-sp' designation indicates an undescribed or unidentified species within the genus.