Integrative taxonomy reveals first record of Loxosceles rufescens (Dufour, 1820) (Araneae, Sicariidae) in the Philippines

Authors

• Aimee Lynn Barrion Dupo, University of the Philippines Los Banos
• Ireneo L. Lit Jr., University of the Philippines Los Banos
• Camille Faith D. Duran, University of the Philippines Los Banos
• Ma. Francia Kyla M. Cammayo, University of the Philippines Los Banos
• Marnelli S. Alviola, University of the Philippines Los Banos
• Sheila Mae Q. Mercado, University of the Philippines Los Banos
• Cecille Ann L. Osio, University of the Philippines Los Banos
• Orlando L. Eusebio, University of the Philippines Los Banos
• Cristian C. Lucanas, University of the Philippines Los Banos
• Alberto T. Barrion, De La Salle University, Manila

College

College of Science

Department/Unit

Biology

Document Type

Article

Source Title

Biodiversity Data Journal

Volume

12

First Page

e117072

Publication Date

2024

Abstract

The spider family Sicariidae Keyserling, 1880 represented by the synanthropic Mediterranean recluse spider, Loxosceles rufescens (Dufour, 1820), is reported in the Philippines for the first time, based on morphological and molecular data. The introduced spider was observed in a small cave (Kamantigue Cave) in Lobo, Batangas Province. Considering the medical importance of this spider, the proximity of its habitat to human habitation and tourist sites poses a potential public health concern.

This study reports on the first record of the family Sicariidae in the Philippines and the fourth recorded occurrence of L. rufescens in Southeast Asia.

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Recommended Citation

Dupo, A. B., Lit, I. L., Duran, C. D., Cammayo, M. M., Alviola, M. S., Mercado, S. Q., Osio, C. L., Eusebio, O. L., Lucanas, C. C., & Barrion, A. T. (2024). Integrative taxonomy reveals first record of Loxosceles rufescens (Dufour, 1820) (Araneae, Sicariidae) in the Philippines. Biodiversity Data Journal, 12, e117072. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/15385

Disciplines

Biology

Keywords

Loxoscelidae—Philippines

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