Description of a New, Probably Introduced Zodarion Species from the Everglades National Park, USA (Araneae: Zodariidae)

A new spider species, Zodarion berryi n. sp., has been identified in the Everglades National Park, USA, likely introduced from the Mediterranean region of the Palaearctic. Belonging to the pusio group within the Zodariidae family, this discovery highlights the potential for invasive species to establish themselves in unique ecosystems like the Everglades. The identification was based on morphological analysis, distinguishing it from related species through key characteristics such as body structure and web-building behavior.

Bosmans, R., & Draney, M. L. (2018). Description of a New, Probably Introduced Zodarion Species from the Everglades National Park, USA (Araneae: Zodariidae). Arachnology, 17(7), 328–330. https://doi.org/10.13156/arac.2017.17.7.328