TNPSC Thervupettagam

Araneus nox Spider

October 16 , 2025 17 hrs 0 min 11 0
  • The spider species Araneus nox was spotted for the first time in India during a monsoon survey in Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • The species was previously spotted only in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand.
  • A total of 82 spider species from 20 families were spotted during the two-phase survey in August and September 2025.

 

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