Milema
| Milema | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Telemidae |
| Genus: | Milema Zhao & Li, 2022 |
| Type species | |
| M. nuichua Zhao & Li, 2022 | |
| Species | |
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3, see text | |
Distribution
Milema is known from Southeast Asia, with species recorded in Thailand and Vietnam.
Etymology
The genus name is a combination of millet (referring to the small size) and related genus Telema.
M. lorkor is named after Lor Kor Cave (Rattalung, Khao Chaison District), the type locality. M. nuichua was found in Nui Chua National Park, Ninh Thuan, Vietnam; M. sai in Sai Cave, Ban Pu, San Rai Yot District, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand.
Species
As of January 2026[update], this genus includes three species:
- Milema lorkor Zhao & Li, 2022 – Thailand
- Milema nuichua Zhao & Li, 2022 – Vietnam
- Milema sai Zhao & Li, 2022 – Thailand
References
- 1 2 3 Lin, Y. J.; Zhao, H. F.; Koh, J. K. H.; Li, S. Q. (2022). "Taxonomy notes on twenty-eight spider species (Arachnida: Araneae) from Asia". Zoological Systematics. 47 (3): 198–270. doi:10.11865/zs.2022303.
- 1 2 3 "Gen. Milema Zhao & Li, 2022". World Spider Catalog. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
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