Vietnam announced 19 new spider species

The Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources has just announced 19 new species of spiders discovered in our North, recognized by an international expert.

Dr. Pham Dinh Sac, from the Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, said that these 19 new species of spiders belong to the Pholcidae family, discovered and collected in Bac Can, Phu Tho and Ha provinces. Giang, Vinh Phuc, Quang Ninh, Ninh Binh and Quang Binh.

Pholcus bifidus sp.nov species.

Pholcus caecus sp.nov.

'For example, the species Pholcus bifidus is found in the Cave cave, Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Quang Binh province is a specialized species in the cave environment, a species endemic to Vietnam. This species is different from all other species of the Pholcus genus due to the presence of protruding protrusions on the male pincers, the long and pointed, slightly arched spines of the genitals; The genitalia protrudes outward.

Meanwhile, the species Pholcus caecus found in Thien Duong cave, Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Quang Binh province has a very small body; spiders have no eyes; appeared sharp and sharp horns on the top of the chest armor . ' - Mr. Sac described

It is known that 19 new species of spiders are published not only have scientific significance but also have high practical value, expressing the endemic environment of Vietnam. In addition, spiders are also known as important natural enemies that contribute to the prevention of plant pests. Descriptions of 19 new species in Vietnam have been published in several prestigious international journals.