I heard about this creature called coin spider and I'm curious to know what it is. I've never encountered it before and would like to understand its characteristics, habitat, and if it's harmful to humans.
5 answers
Paolo
Fri Nov 01 2024
The genus Herennia has been relatively well-known since the 19th century, with two species identified during that time.
Valeria
Fri Nov 01 2024
Herennia is a genus belonging to the Araneidae family of spiders.
DavidJohnson
Fri Nov 01 2024
In 2005, an additional nine new species within the genus were described, expanding our understanding of Herennia.
Eleonora
Fri Nov 01 2024
These spiders are distributed across a wide range, from India to northern Australia.
CryptoEmpireGuard
Fri Nov 01 2024
Prior to modern classifications, Herennia was placed in a distinct family known as Nephilidae.