Cosmophasis is a genus of spiders in the family Salticidae (jumping spiders). They are predominantly Southeast Asian,[2] while some species occur in Africa and Australia. Although most species more or less mimic ants, there are also colorful species[3] that follow a different strategy.
C. bitaeniata uses chemical mimicry to be accepted by the aggressive weaver ant species Oecophylla smaragdina.[4]
One species, said to be not a particularly good ant mimic, was observed living near and preying on ants. According to (Murphy & Murphy, 2000), "to watch the spider stalking and killing its prey is an arachnological spectacular".[5]
Species in this genus are from 3.80 to 8.00 mm long. The cephalothoraxes are pear-shaped(for some males) or rectangular. [6]
As of November 2021, the World Spider Catalog accepted the following species:[7]
In 2012, Marek Żabka and Julianne Waldock proposed 5 new species groups, it being the C.thalassina species group, C. bitaeniata species group, C. micarioides species group, C. tristriatus species group, and the C. rakata species group.[6] Formerly placed in this genus include:[7]
Cosmophasis is a genus of spiders in the family Salticidae (jumping spiders). They are predominantly Southeast Asian, while some species occur in Africa and Australia. Although most species more or less mimic ants, there are also colorful species that follow a different strategy.
C. bitaeniata uses chemical mimicry to be accepted by the aggressive weaver ant species Oecophylla smaragdina.
One species, said to be not a particularly good ant mimic, was observed living near and preying on ants. According to (Murphy & Murphy, 2000), "to watch the spider stalking and killing its prey is an arachnological spectacular".
Cosmophasis est un genre d'araignées aranéomorphes de la famille des Salticidae[1].
Les espèces de ce genre se rencontrent en Océanie, en Afrique et en Asie[1].
Selon World Spider Catalog (version 23.0, 20/03/2022)[2] :
Ce genre a été décrit par Simon en 1901 dans les Salticidae.
Cosmophasis est un genre d'araignées aranéomorphes de la famille des Salticidae.
Cosmophasis Simon, 1901 è un genere di ragni appartenente alla famiglia Salticidae.
La maggior parte delle specie è mirmecofila, cioè ha interazioni con le formiche che vanno dal commensalismo al parassitismo. Vi sono comunque alcune specie che mostrano varie colorazioni e seguono altri tipi di comportamento.
C. bitaeniata (Keyserling, 1882) secerne composti chimici in grado di far intendere alle specie della formica Oecophylla smaragdina (Formicinae) di essere una di loro e infiltrarsi nei nidi[1].
Le 43 specie oggi note di questo genere sono diffuse per la maggior parte lungo l'Asia sudorientale fino a raggiungere l'Australia; alcune specie sono state rinvenute in Africa[2].
A dicembre 2010, si compone di 43 specie[2]:
Sono ben 10 le specie finora trasferite di questo genere, prevalentemente verso il genere Mexcala:
Cosmophasis Simon, 1901 è un genere di ragni appartenente alla famiglia Salticidae.
Cosmophasis is een geslacht van spinnen uit de familie springspinnen (Salticidae).
De volgende soorten zijn bij het geslacht ingedeeld:[1]
Cosmophasis is een geslacht van spinnen uit de familie springspinnen (Salticidae).
Cosmophasis – rodzaj pająków z rodziny skakunowatych (Salticidae).
Większość z nich występuje w południowo-wschodniej części Azji i w Australii, a niektóre również w Afryce.
Do rodzaju tego należy 59 dotychczas opisnych gatunków[2]:
Cosmophasis – rodzaj pająków z rodziny skakunowatych (Salticidae).
Cosmophasis este un gen de păianjeni din familia Salticidae.[1]
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(ajutor)Mentenanță CS1: Nume multiple: lista autorilor (link) Cosmophasis este un gen de păianjeni din familia Salticidae.
Cosmophasis là một chi nhện trong họ Salticidae.[1]
Cosmophasis là một chi nhện trong họ Salticidae.