Teelikeldurid

Teelikeldurid are a genus of spiders within the family Theridiidae. They are also known as tangled web spiders or shield web spinners due to the nature of their webs. These spiders are typically small, ranging from 4 to 10 millimeters in body length, with some species exhibits distinctive patterned markings on their abdomens.

Teelikeldurid are found mostly in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, with some species inhabiting temperate climates. Their webs are typically creations of three-dimensional sticks or strips of membrane, and often lack any central hub. These peculiar webs help to attract prey into small spiral holes or saddles, allowing the spider to capture their next meal.

Some species within the Teelikeldur genus have been recorded exhibiting behaviors of exhibiting unique behavior known as "near-miss predation." This is seen when the spider sticks its prey with sticky silk, but declines to immobilize the meal to ensure avoidance of using up its tarantella silk stores. This decision helps maintain stamina, schedule and allow for longer survival of the spider, at a cost of starving their prey and ending organism death, potentially.

Studies on Teelikeldurid spider mating and reproduction suggest complex interspecies connection. Since there have been relevant studies on their unique features of arachnid communication and come fertility-quality-related causes problems genetically. Yet, accurate results of these subjects vary across the research group so depend on thing process advance expert.