Spider Family Research Articles

URUG‘MEVALI BOG‘LARDA O‘RGIMChAKKANALARNING (TETRANYCHIDAE) ASOSIY TURLARI, ENTOMOFAGLARINING TUR TARKIBI VA UChRASh DARAJASI

The article conducted research on the main species of spiders (Tetranychidae) in seed orchards and monitored their occurrence rates. In the study, areas affected mainly by canals were isolated and monitored throughout the season. Initially, the channels collected in 2019–2022 were compared with each other, and their types were systematically clarified. According to it, the meeting rates were determined for canals, apple, pear, and quince trees, which are numerous and highly harmful. There are 6 types of canals in seed orchards. In orchards, the species mainly belong to the family of spiders (Tetranychidae). These include the apple red beetle (Panonychus ulmi Koch), the hawthorn beetle (Tetranychus viennensis Zacher), the brown fruit beetle (Bryobia redikorzevi Rech), the common spider (Tetranychus urticae Koch), the garden spider (Schizotetranychus pruni Oudms), the Tetranychus turkestan (Tetranychus turkestani Ug. Et Nik), was observed. As a result of the analysis of the natural cousins of the canals, 9 types of cousins were recorded. The most common of these species are phytoseyulus, nabius, orius candela, stertorous beetle, and metaseyulus entomophagous. Based on the results obtained, conclusions and recommendations are given.

Phylogeny and biogeography of the ancient spider family Filistatidae (Araneae) is consistent both with long-distance dispersal and vicariance following continental drift.

Filistatids, the crevice weavers, are an ancient family of cribellate spiders without extant close relatives. As one of the first lineages of araneomorph spiders, they present a complicated mixture of primitive and derived characters that make them a key taxon to elucidate the phylogeny of spiders, as well as the evolution of phenotypic characters in this group. Their moderate diversity (187 species in 19 genera) is distributed mainly in arid and semi-arid subtropical zones of all continents, except Antarctica. The objective of this paper is to generate a comprehensive phylogenetic hypothesis for this family to advance the understanding of its morphological evolution and biogeography, as well as lay the basis for a natural classification scheme. By studying the morphology using optical and electronic microscopy techniques, we produced a matrix of 302 morphological characters coded for a sample of 103 species of filistatids chosen to represent the phylogenetic diversity of the family. In addition, we included sequences of four molecular markers (COI, 16S, H3 and 28S; 3787 aligned positions) of 70 filistatid species. The analysis of the data (morphological, molecular, and combined) consistently indicates the separation of the Filistatidae into two subfamilies, Prithinae and Filistatinae, in addition to supporting several groups of genera: Filistata, Zaitunia and an undescribed genus from Madagascar; Sahastata and Kukulcania; all Prithinae except Filistatinella and Microfilistata; Antilloides and Filistatoides; a large Old World group including Pritha, Tricalamus, Afrofilistata, Labahitha, Yardiella, Wandella and putative new genera; and a South American group formed by Lihuelistata, Pikelinia and Misionella. Pholcoides is transferred to Filistatinae and Microfilistata is transferred to Prithinae, and each represents the sister group to the remaining genera of its own subfamily. Most genera are valid, although Pikelinia is paraphyletic with respect to Misionella, so we consider the two genera as synonyms and propose a few new generic combinations. Considering the new phylogenetic hypothesis, we discuss the evolution of some morphological character systems and the biogeography of the family. The ages of divergence between clades were estimated using a total-evidence tip-dating approach by including fossils of Filistatidae and early spider clades; this approach resulted in younger age estimates than those obtained with traditional node-dating. Filistatidae is an ancient family that started diversifying in the Mesozoic and most genera date to the Cretaceous. Clades displaying transcontinental distributions were most likely affected by continental drift, but at least one clade shows unequivocal signs of transoceanic long-distance dispersal.

Description of a new genus and two new species of the funnel-web mygalomorph (Araneae: Mygalomorphae: Macrothelidae) from China with notes on taxonomic amendments.

A new genus of the spider family Macrothelidae Simon, 1892, Vacrothele Tang Yang gen. nov. is described, along with two new species: V. pseudohunanica sp. nov., V. uncata sp. nov.. Three Macrothele species are transferred to the new genus: V. hunanica (Zhu Song, 2000) comb. nov., V. digitata (Chen Jiang, 2020) comb. nov., and V. palpator (Pocock, 1901) comb. nov..

First records of Eresus moravicus Řezáč, 2008 (Araneae: Eresidae) from Romania

In this paper, we report the first records of Eresus moravicus Řezáč, 2008 from Romania. The collected specimens from the new localities are described with phenological and ecological data. The new records are also confirmed by the first molecular data (mitochondrial gene fragments COI and ND1) for E. moravicus from Romania and compared with other European congeners. The distribution and possible occurrence of other Eresus species in Romania is discussed on the basis of sampling bias, past taxonomic confusion and habitat suitability. This work highlights the need for revision of this cryptic spider family in the light of new data on its taxonomy and for the preservation of fragile rocky steppes in southern Romania, which constitute an important refuge for invertebrate biodiversity.

Functional diversity of epigeal spiders in the olive grove agroecosystem in northeastern Portugal: a comparison between crop and surrounding semi‐natural habitats

AbstractThe olive grove agroecosystem (Olea europaea L., Oleaceae) is very important in terms of economy and culture throughout the Mediterranean region. In Trás‐os‐Montes (Portugal), olive groves are commonly surrounded by semi‐natural areas consisting of Mediterranean shrublands. Understanding the role of potential predators of olive pests is crucial to enhancing biological control in sustainable agriculture. This study aimed to investigate the community structure of ground‐inhabiting spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) in the olive grove and their surrounding shrublands in Trás‐os‐Montes. We found that the community of spiders was dominated by ground hunters such as Lycosidae and Gnaphosidae. Lycosidae were more abundant in olive groves than in surrounding shrublands in 2015 only, whereas Gnaphosidae were more abundant in olive groves in both years of the study (2015 and 2016). Hence, the two habitats displayed a low complementarity of spider families. The Mediterranean shrubland areas could act as a reservoir and refuge for potential pest biocontrol agents. Conservation of surrounding semi‐natural areas may contribute to the natural limitation of pests exerted by spiders in the olive grove agroecosystem. Nevertheless, further long‐time and species‐level studies are needed to provide insights into the role of spiders as natural enemies.

Unveiled chromosomal diversity in the Araneidae (Araneomorphae): the highest diploid number among entelegynes and the first record of the X1X2X3X4 Sex Chromosome System in the family

The Araneidae is among the most speciose spider families, but there are few karyotype studies (1.9%) and some species-rich clades are without any chromosomal study. Understanding the evolution of chromosome number and Sex Chromosome Systems is made more difficult by many uncertain evolutionary relationships within the family. In this work, the chromosomal analysis of eight araneid species (Acacesia benigna Glueck, 1994, Actinosoma pentacanthum (Walckenaer, 1841), Alpaida bicornuta (Taczanowski, 1878), Dubiepeira Levi, 1991 sp., Gasteracantha cancriformis (Linnaeus, 1758), Parawixia bistriata (Rengger, 1836), Verrucosa meridionalis (Keyserling, 1892) and Verrucosa scapofracta Lise, Kesster & Silva, 2015), contribute to discussions of some evolutionary scenarios of chromosome evolution. The gonads were submitted to colchicine treatment, hypotonization, slide preparation, and Giemsa staining. The species analyzed showed 2n♂ = 24 (11II + X1X2), except Dubiepeira sp. with 2n♂ = 41 (19II + X1X2X3), and both Verrucosa species, which presented 2n♂ = 47 (22II + X1X2X3) in V. meridionalis and 2n♂ = 50 (23II + X1X2X3X4) in V. scapofracta. The species analyzed possess all chromosomes with acro/telocentric chromosomal morphology. The 2n♂ = 24, X1X2 found in most species studied here is the most frequent karyotype in the Araneidae. This study presents the first chromosomal data for the diverse clade “Micrathenines”, the highest diploid number among entelegynes (2n♂ = 50), and the first record of an X1X2X3X4 in the Araneidae. The chromosome data suggest a series of fission events in the origin of Verrucosa karyotypes, and a close relationship between Dubiepeira sp. and Araneus ventricosus (L. Koch, 1878). Moreover, Alpaida bicornuta can be cytotaxonomically distinguished of other Alpaida species karyotyped up to now.

Prescribed fire and other fuel-reduction treatments alter ground spider assemblages in a Southern Appalachian hardwood forest

Prescribed burns and understory thinnings are forest management practices aimed at reducing fuel loads to lessen wildfire threat in the Southern Appalachians, USA. Spiders play a critical role in forest ecosystems by controlling insect populations and providing an important food source for vertebrates. We used pitfall and colored pan traps to investigate how abundance, species richness, and diversity of spiders differed among three fuel reduction treatments administered repeatedly over a 15-year period and untreated controls. Additionally, we examined how spiders responded to one round (before and after) of fuel reduction treatments. We established treatments within the 15-year period as follows: mechanical understory removal (twice; M), prescribed burning (four times; B), mechanical understory removal followed one year later by high-severity prescribed burns and three subsequent burns (MB), and untreated controls (C). Our study period (2014–2016) occurred after multiple prescribed burns and two rounds of mechanical understory removal had occurred. Salticidae and Lycosidae were the two most commonly collected spider families in Southern Appalachian hardwood forests. Generally, we found increased spider abundances within all fuel-reduction treatments compared to controls. Individual spider families and species showed variable responses to treatments, but abundance of several spider families was greater in one or more fuel-reduction treatments than in controls. Additionally, abundance of several spider families and hunting/web building guilds (webs built for hunting purposes or defense) exhibited yearly differences to the last round of fuel-reduction treatments. Overall, our results suggest that changes in the overstory and understory of a forest are important drivers of regional spider abundance and assemblages, and forest management practices that modify forest structure can dramatically alter spider abundance and richness, usually in a positive manner.

Web building behavior in a wall spider (Oecobiidae) suggests a close relationship with orb-weavers

Behavior is often phylogenetically informative and detailed descriptions of behavior have been used to support taxonomic relationships in several groups, such as birds, lizards, and arthropods. Web building behavior has provided informative traits to several spider families, but observations are lacking for other families, such as wall spiders Oecobiidae. Recent phylogenetic hypotheses based on molecular traits placed oecobiids either close to cribellate orb weavers (Uloboridae) or to long-spinneret spiders (Hersiliidae). Here, we describe for first time the web construction behavior and details of the web design in the oecobiid Oecobius concinnus Simon 1893 (Oecobiidae). We compare them with uloborid and araneoid orb weavers. If Oecobiidae and Uloboridae are closely related, we expect that O. concinnus share some web construction behaviors with these orb weavers. Video recordings and analyses of web structures suggest the sequence of web construction (radii, then sticky spiral construction) and the arrangement of cribellate threads are possible homologies between Oecobiidae and orb weavers, supporting a close relationship of Oecobiidae with Uloboridae.

A new genus and species of leptonetid spiders (Araneae, Leptonetidae) from Guangdong Province, China.

BackgroundThe spider family Leptonetidae Simon, 1890 includes 20 genera and 366 species from North America, the Mediterranean Region and Asia. Currently, 132 species belonging to six genera have been recorded in China.New informationA new genus and species of leptonetid spiders, Yueleptonetadongxing gen. et sp. n., is described from Guangdong Province, China. Yueleptoneta gen. n. is distinct from the other genera in the chelicerae having the stridulatory file on the lateral margin and the male palp having a tarsal spur, lacking strong spines or apophyses on the femur and tibia.

First description of the male of Cyclocosmiaricketti (Araneae, Halonoproctidae) from China.

BackgroundThe genus Cyclocosmia Ausserer, 1871 of the spider family Halonoproctidae Pocock, 1901 includes ten known species from North America and Asia. Since Cyclocosmiaricketti was described by Pocock in 1901, no males of this species have ever been reported.New informationThe male of Cyclocosmiaricketti is described for the first time, based on a specimen collected near the type locality in Fujian Province, China. A morphological description and illustrations are given.

Changminia gen. nov., a new genus of daddy-long-leg spiders (Araneae: Pholcidae) from karst caves in Southeast Asia.

The spider family Pholcidae C.L. Koch, 1850 exhibits high diversity at generic level and currently contains 95 genera while the subfamily Arteminae Simon, 1893 contains only eight genera. In this study, a new genus, Changminia Yao Li gen. nov. from karst caves in Southeast Asia, is described and assigned to Arteminae, with the type species Changminia huangdi (Tong Li, 2009) comb. nov. (Hainan Island, South China) and one additional new species Changminia dao Yao Li sp. nov. (male, female; Prachuap Kiri Khan, Central Thailand).

New taxonomic considerations in the spitting spider family Scytodidae (Arachnida: Araneae).

New taxonomic considerations in the spitting spider family Scytodidae Blackwall, 1864 are proposed. Here, the family is considered to include two subfamilies: Scytodinae Blackwall, 1864, comprising the genera Scytodes Latreille, 1804 and Dictis L. Koch, 1872, and Scyloxinae subfam. n., comprising the genera Scyloxes Dunin, 1992 and Stedocys Ono, 1995. Scytodes arwa Rheims, Brescovit van Harten, 2006 is considered a senior synonym of Scytodes makeda Rheims, Brescovit van Harten, 2006 syn. n. and the male of Scytodes kumonga Zamani Marusik, 2020 is described for the first time, with the species being newly recorded from Oman. Observations on the natural history of S. kumonga were made using specimens raised to maturity from egg-sacs produced by females collected in Oman. The monotypic genus Soeuria Saaristo, 1997 is synonymized with Dictis, hence the transfer of its type species, D. soeur (Saaristo, 1997) comb. n. to this genus. Dictis thailandica Dankittipakul Singtripop, 2010 is considered incertae sedis, and Dictis striatipes L. Koch, 1872 is considered a senior synonym of Dictis lugubris Thorell, 1887 syn. n., Scytodes bilqis Rheims, Brescovit van Harten syn. n., Dictis denticulata Dankittipakul Singtripop, 2010 syn. n., Dictis ganeshi Keswani, 2015 syn. n. and D. mumbaiensis Ahmed, Satan, Khalap Mohan, 2015 syn. n., and the species is newly reported from several countries. Scyloxes magna (Bristowe, 1952) comb. n. and Scyloxes zhaoi (Wu Li, 2017) comb. n. are transferred to Scyloxes from Scytodes and Stedocys, respectively.

Multilocus species delimitation and phylogeny of the genus Calommata (Araneae, Atypidae) in southern China

AbstractSpecies delimitation is critical to our understanding of evolution, biodiversity, and conservation. However, delimiting species boundaries can be challenging, especially when intraspecific divergence is high (and interspecific divergence is low), and gene flow and incomplete lineage sorting are present. Mygalomorph spiders have become models for examining a variety of evolutionary and biogeographical questions. However, their extreme morphological homogeneity and high genetic structuring make delimiting mygalomorph species especially challenging. Integrative approaches to species delimitation, which combine multiple lines of evidence, have been used to infer the limits of many mygalomorph groups in an independent and reproducible way. Yet molecular species delimitation and phylogenetic relationships of the purseweb spider family Atypidae remain scarce. In this study, we explored the phylogeny and species delimitation of Calommata spiders from southern China using data sets including three mitochondrial (COI, 16S, and 12S) and two nuclear (28S, H3) markers. Our phylogenetic analyses yielded a well‐supported clade containing all southern Chinese Calommata and a sister relationship between C. signata and three new species within it. Based on the single‐locus and multilocus species delimitation analyses, we delimited four Calommata species from southern China: one known species (C. signata) and three new species (C. yuanjiangica sp. n., C. hangzhica sp. n. and C. jinggangica sp. n.). This study thus provides a framework for determining the limits of C. signata sensu lato species and calls for further study of systematics and evolutionary relationships within Calommata and other atypid lineages.

ДО ВИВЧЕННЯ ФАУНИ ПАВУКІВ (ARACHNIDA, ARANEI) ЧЕРНІГІВСЬКОГО ПОЛІССЯ: ПАВУКИБИКІВНЯНСЬКОГОЛІСОВОГОМАСИВУМІСТАКИЄВА

For the first time, a study of the species composition of spiders of the Bykivnyan forest area, which is located within the eastern outskirts of the city of Kyiv and the southern borders of Chernihiv Polissia, was conducted. Vegetation layers and litter of pine and birch forests and psamophilous grass habitat were examined. 123 species of spiders belonging to 21 spider families have been identified. The most widely represented in the faunal assemblages are the family Linyphiidae – 28 species (22.8 % of the total number of species detected), Gnaphosidae – 17 (13.8 %) and Lycosidae – 15 species (12.2 %). Pardosa lugubris was the most massive species in the litter layer of the pine forest. The Lycosidae family is also the most widely represented in the litter layer, accounting for 41.8 % of the total number of specimens. The share of representatives of the Gnaphosidae and Linyphiidae families was 24.6 % and 12.5 %, respectively. Taking into account the literature data and the obtained results, the araneofauna of Chernihiv Polissia currently includes at least 389 species from 29 spider families. 26 species from 13 spider families were identified, which are indicated for the first time for Chernihiv Polissia, including 14 species from 8 spider families that are new to the territory of Ukrainian Polissia. For species new to the region, data on faunal material, period of time, place and the method of collection, ecological features and findings of these species on the territory of Ukrainian Polissia are given. Most of the species new to the Chernihiv Polissia have a wide range of distribution – 15 of them. There were species with European range type: Lepthyphantes minutus, Trichoncus affinis, Typhochrestus digitatus and Titanoeca spominima. The European-ancient Mediterranean habitat type is characteristic of 4 more species: Alopecosa cursor, Lathys humilis, Drassyllus praeficus and Ozyptila scabricula. European-Caucasian species: Asagena meridionalis and Gibbaranea gibbosa. With the Scythian type range of Alopecosa taeniopus. The fact of the coexistence of Pisaura novicia and P. mirabilis, which was previously described by other authors, was confirmed. Five species: Hahnia nava, Centromerus incilium, Sintula spiniger, Stemonyphantes lineatus and Trochosa terricola were found in all three types of biotopes investigated. The Jacquard index of faunal similarity showed a slight similarity of the species complexes of spiders of the pine forest and the psammophilic grassland habitat – 0.23, and the value of the Shannon index for both was identical – 4.277 bits, indicating a potentially high level of species richness of the spider fauna of the Bykivnian forest area.

An Updated Checklist of Spider (Araneomorphae: Araneae: Arachnida) Diversity of Madhya Pradesh, India

An updated checklist of faunal biodiversity of the spiders in Madhya Pradesh, one of the landlocked central Indian states, is presented herewith. A total of 336 species of spiders were enlisted under 136 genera belonging to 30 families which have been recorded/described from only 36 districts of Madhya Pradesh out of 52 districts. The maximum number of spider species was recorded from Jabalpur district (169 species) followed by Mandla (113 species), Balaghat (101 species), Chhindwara (78 species), Damoh (67 species), Betul (66 species), and Indore (63 species). The number of species of spiders recorded in 14 districts was between 10-50 while in 16 districts it was less than 10 species. Araneidae and Thomisidae both were dominant families of spiders in Madhya Pradesh and were represented by having 55 species each under 18 and 15 genera, respectively, followed by Lycosidae (39 species, 9 genera), Salticidae (37 species, 28 genera), Gnaphosidae (35 species, 12 genera), and less number in other families. Sixteen families of spiders were represented by less than 10 species. No faunal survey of spiders so far has been conducted in 16 districts of Madhya Pradesh. Most of the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, forest areas, agricultural fields, human dwellings etc. of Madhya Pradesh still await intensive and extensive survey programmes to record the spider fauna.

Health risk assessment in the vicinity of a copper smelter: particulate matter collected on a spider web

Abstract We used spider webs as a particulate matter (PM) sampler to assess the possible health risk to the inhabitants of Legnica city (Poland). We aimed to find out if it is a useful material and could provide reliable information. We selected two spider families (Agelenidae and Linyphiidae) whose webs structure enhances the PM accumulation. The collected particles were analysed using a Scanning Electron Microscope equipped with Energy Dispersive X-Ray (SEM-EDX) and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) which provided morphological and chemical information and allowed to indicate possible sources of pollution. The results showed that PM10, the fraction of particles smaller than 10 µm, was dominated by the particles of natural origin, while fine fractions were composed of diverse anthropogenic particles, whose origin can be connected with the activity of the copper smelter and in smaller quantity with the road traffic. The carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risk was assessed for these pathways: inhalation, ingestion, and dermal, for children and adults. The non-carcinogenic risk was very high (Hazard Index: HI > 1) both for children (Cu, Ni, Pb, Cd) and adults (Cu, As, Pb, Cd). Moreover, high carcinogenic risk (>10-4) was found in most of the sampling points. The study shows that spider webs are useful in biomonitoring of PM and can also be used for health risk assessment. In the studied region, it was found that the possible negative impact of air pollution on human health exists.

Two New Species of the Spider Family Amaurobiidae from the Ryukyu Islands, Japan

Two New Species of the Spider Family Amaurobiidae from the Ryukyu Islands, Japan

A Type Catalogue of the Władysław Kulczyński's Spider Collection Deposited in the Museum and Institute of Zoology, Warsaw, Poland. I. Linyphiidae

Type specimens representing the spider family Linyphiidae from the Władysław Kulczyński Linyphiidae Araneae collection are catalogued for the first time. Notes on the history of the entire spider collection of the Museum and Institute of Zoology (Warsaw, Poland) are provided. A total of 347 specimens belonging to 57 species and 2 subspecies from Europe and Asia, including 327 syntypes and 20 holotypes, are listed. Of these, 43 species were described by Władysław Kulczyński himself.

Phylogenomic analysis, reclassification, and evolution of South American nemesioid burrowing mygalomorph spiders

The family Nemesiidae was once among the most species-rich of mygalomorph spider families. However, over the past few decades both morphological and molecular studies focusing on mygalomorph phylogeny have recovered the group as paraphyletic. Hence, the systematics of the family Nemesiidae has more recently been controversial, with numerous changes at the family-group level and the recognition of the supra-familial clade Nemesioidina. Indeed, in a recent study by Opatova and collaborators, six nemesiid genera were transferred to the newly re-established family Pycnothelidae. Despite these changes, 12 South American nemesiid genera remained unplaced, and classified as incertae sedis due to shortcomings in taxon sampling. Accordingly, we evaluate the phylogenetic relationships of South American nemesioid species and genera with the principle aim of resolving their family level placement. Our work represents the most exhaustive phylogenomic sampling for South American Nemesiidae by including nine of the 12 genera described for the continent. Phylogenetic relationships were reconstructed using 457 loci obtained using the spider Anchored Hybrid Enrichment probe set. Based on these results Nemesiidae, Pycnothelidae, Microstigmatidae and Cyrtaucheniidae are not considered monophyletic. Our study also indicates that the lineage including the genus Fufius requires elevation to the family level (Rhytidicolidae Simon, 1903 (NEW RANK)). In Pycnothelidae, we recognize/delimit five subfamilies (Diplothelopsinae, Pionothelinae (NEW SUBFAMILY), Prorachiinae (NEW SUBFAMILY), Pselligminae (NEW RANK), Pycnothelinae). We also transfer all the 12 South American nemesiid genera to Pycnothelidae: Chaco, Chilelopsis, Diplothelopsis, Flamencopsis, Hermachura, Longistylus, Lycinus, Neostothis, Prorachias, Psalistopoides, Pselligmus, Rachias. Additionally, we transferred the microstigmatid genus Xenonemesia to Pycnothelidae, and we propose the following generic synonymies and species transfers: Neostothis and Bayana are junior synonyms of Pycnothele (NEW SYNONYMY), as P. gigas and P. labordai, respectively (NEW COMBINATIONS); Hermachura is a junior synonym of Stenoterommata (NEW SYNONYMY), as S. luederwaldti (NEW COMBINATION); Flamencopsis is a junior synonym of Chilelopsis (NEW SYNONYMY), as C. minima (NEW COMBINATION); and Diplothelopsis is a junior synonym of Lycinus (NEW SYNONYMY), as L. ornatus and L. bonariensis (NEW COMBINATIONS). Considering the transferred genera and synonymies, Pycnothelidae now includes 15 described genera and 137 species. Finally, these results provide a robust phylogenetic framework that includes enhanced taxonomic sampling, for further resolving the biogeography and evolutionary time scale for the family Pycnothelidae.

Jumping Spider (Arachnida: Salticidae: Araneae) in Serang Residential Area, Banten: Inventory Study Using A Photographic Approach

Ecosystem changes due to human activities can affect habitats for several organisms, such as spiders. Spiders have an important role as a predator for mosquitoes, flies, and ants. One of the spider families is Salticidae. Most species from Salticidae are cosmopolitan and often found in an area with dense human activity, such as residential areas. Study about spider species in residential areas is important to determine the effect of urbanization on spider diversity. This research aimed to study about spider species from Salticidae family found in the Serang Residential Area. The individual spider was caught directly by hand, then documented with macro photography techniques. Data analysis was carried out by describing the morphological characters. The results showed 5 species, namely Hasarius adansoni, Menemerus nigli, Menemerus fulvulus, Plexippus paykulli and Plexippus petersi. Documentation using good photography helps in making identification easier. This research is expected to be used as a reference for further research about a spider in a residential area.