Milema
| Milema | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Telemidae |
| Genus: | Milema Zhao & Li, 2022[1] |
| Type species | |
| M. nuichua Zhao & Li, 2022 | |
| Species | |
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Distribution
[edit]Milema is known from Southeast Asia, with species recorded in Thailand and Vietnam.[2]
Etymology
[edit]The genus name is a combination of millet (referring to the small size) and related genus Telema.[1]
M. lorkor is named after Lor Kor Cave (Rattalung, Khao Chaison District), the type locality. M. nuichua was found in Nui Chua National Park, Ninh Thuan, Vietnam; M. sai in Sai Cave, Ban Pu, San Rai Yot District, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand.[1]
Species
[edit]As of January 2026[update], this genus includes three species:[2]
- Milema lorkor Zhao & Li, 2022 – Thailand
- Milema nuichua Zhao & Li, 2022 – Vietnam
- Milema sai Zhao & Li, 2022 – Thailand
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Lin, Y. J.; Zhao, H. F.; Koh, J. K. H.; Li, S. Q. (2022). "Taxonomy notes on twenty-eight spider species (Arachnida: Araneae) from Asia". Zoological Systematics. 47 (3): 198–270. doi:10.11865/zs.2022303.
- 1 2 3 "Gen. Milema Zhao & Li, 2022". World Spider Catalog. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
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