Chumma inquieta

Chumma inquieta

The Chummidae are a tiny spider family with only two described species in one genus. Both were first described in 2001. Both species are known from males and females.
They are small, three-clawed spiders with a strong dorsal scutum. They have no fovea, and the posterior and median spinnerets are reduced.
Spiny-backed spider (Chumma inquieta) This was a very exciting find for me. The family Chummidae has only one genus and two species and are only found in South Africa and to be more exact, have only been recorded in my tiny little corner of the Western Cape. Furthermore unless I am mistaken, this is the only photo of this spider you will find on the internet. I am the envy of arachnologists in South Africa! This tiny spider was only approximately 3mm. Arachnids,Chumma,Chumma inquieta,Chummidae,Geotagged,South Africa,Summer,rare,south africa,spiders,spiny-backed spiders,unique,western cape

Appearance

Female 3-4mm, male 2-3mm. Carapace is orange with dark eye region. Abdomen has a dark oval scutum. Legs are similar to carapace.

Naming

Jocque,2001

Distribution

Plettenberg Bay,Western Cape, South Africa

Behavior

Free-living group dwellers

Habitat

Litter layer in shrub land.

History and timeline

The first of this species was described by Jocque in 2001

References:

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chummidae
Field Guide to the Spiders of South Africa, Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman, LAPA Publishers,2014
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassArachnida
OrderAraneae
FamilyChummidae
GenusChumma
SpeciesChumma inquieta
Photographed in
South Africa