Notes on the identity of the orb-weaver spider Araneus nox Simon, 1877 (Araneae: Araneidae) from India, including its transfer to Eriovixia Archer, 1951 and one new synonymy

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  Notes on the identity of the orb-weaver spider Araneus nox Simon, 1877 (Araneae: Araneidae) from India, including its transfer to Eriovixia Archer, 1951 and one new synonymy The orb-weaver genus Araneus Clerck, 1757 has historically served as a heterogeneous assemblage for numerous araneid spiders lacking clear generic placement, and several Asian species formerly assigned to Araneus have subsequently been transferred to more narrowly defined genera. One species that still needs further investigation on its true identity is Araneus nox (Simon, 1877), originally described as Epeira nox Simon, 1877 from Basilan Island, Philippines, and later transferred to Araneus by Simon (1905). In the same year as the description of Epeira nox, Thorell (1877) described Epeira pilula from the Moluccas (Indonesia), which was subsequently synonymised under Epeira nox by Simon (1880). Despite its broad Oriental distribution, the taxonomic identity and generic placement of A. nox have remained insuff...

35th European Congress of Arachnology: Book of Abstracts

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35th European Congress of Arachnology: Book of Abstracts

The 35th European Congress of Arachnology was held in Zadar, Croatia, from 31 August to 5 September 2025, bringing together researchers, taxonomists, ecologists, and systematists from across Europe and beyond to exchange current knowledge on arachnid biology. This congress continued the long-standing tradition of the European arachnological community by providing a dedicated forum for the presentation and discussion of advances in taxonomy, phylogenetics, biogeography, ecology, behavior, physiology, and conservation of arachnids, while also fostering collaboration between established experts and emerging scholars in the field.

The link provided grants access to the official Book of Abstracts from the congress, which compiles the scientific contributions presented throughout the meeting. This volume reflects the breadth and depth of contemporary arachnological research, encompassing oral presentations, poster sessions, and thematic symposia that collectively highlight methodological innovation, novel taxonomic insights, and integrative approaches to arachnid science. As such, it serves not only as a record of the scientific discourse that took place in Zadar, but also as a valuable reference for researchers seeking to stay informed about current trends and ongoing work within the discipline.

By making the Book of Abstracts publicly available, the organizers of the 35th European Congress of Arachnology have contributed meaningfully to the dissemination of knowledge and the continued advancement of arachnological research. The materials accessible through this link will be of particular interest to scientists, students, and citizen researchers who wish to engage with the latest findings presented at the congress and to situate their own work within the broader context of contemporary European and international arachnology.

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