Phoroncidia


Phoroncidia is a genus of comb-footed spiders that was first described by J. O. Westwood in 1835.

Description

Males measure 1 to 4.5 mm, while females range from 1.3 to 8.5 mm.
The carapace has an eye region projecting above the clypeus. The chelicerae are small with a pair of strong hairs. The abdomen varies in shape, being heavily sclerotized and often leathery, with pronounced folds or humps or with strong spines, tubercles, or extensions. A sclerotized ring surrounds the spinnerets.
The legs are short, with the fourth leg usually longer than the first.

Species

, this genus includes 83 species and one subspecies:
Formerly included:
  • P. flavomaculata
  • P. sudabides
Nomen dubium
  • P. quadrispinella Strand, 1907