Population dynamics and phenology of the wall crab spider Selenops cocheleti Simon, 1880 (Araneae: Selenopidae) in Southeastern Brazil

Autor(es)

Villanueva-Bonilla, German Antonio ; Vasconcellos-Neto, Joao

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: Studies on Neotropical Fauna and Environment; v. 51, n. 3, p. 16-pg., 2016-12-01.

Resumo

Over a two-year period, we conducted population studies of Selenops cocheleti inhabiting trunks of Plinia cauliflora (Myrtaceae) and Pinus elliottii (Pinaceae) in southeastern Brazil. Adult females were present year-round while adult males were only present during summer, indicating a stenochronous summer phenological pattern. The longevity of adult females enables them to continuously generate egg-sacs throughout the year, resulting in the permanent recruitment of individuals. In conclusion, this study provides new insights into the life-history of S. cocheleti and how climatic variables and prey abundance influence the population abundance of the different age classes and adult sexes. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 13/16469-8 - Dinâmica Populacional e Associação de Selenops cocheleti Simon, 1880 (Araneae: Selenopidae) com plantas da família Myrtaceae na Serra do Japi, São Paulo, Brasil
• Beneficiário: German Antonio Villanueva Bonilla
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Mestrado