Description of a new species of the orb-weaver spider genus Zangaraneus Mi, Wang & Feng, 2026 (Araneae, Araneidae) from China

Authors: Wang, Zhao Placename: China Region: CN DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.14.e199306 Published: Jan. 1, 2026 Source: Biodiversity Data Journal OpenAlex: View in OpenAlex

Collection: Pensoft Publishers

Keywords: Arachnida · Topics: Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies, Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy, Collembola Taxonomy and Ecology Studies

The orb-weaver spider genus Zangaraneus Mi, Wang & Feng, 2026 contains four species known only from Xizang, China. In our recent study, the fifth species has been found and is described herein.A new species of the genus Zangaraneus from central China is described: Zangaraneus zhishengi sp. nov. (♂♀). Diagnostic photos of habitus and copulatory organs are provided.

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