Milema

Milema
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Araneomorphae
Family: Telemidae
Genus: Milema
Zhao & Li, 2022[1]
Type species
M. nuichua
Zhao & Li, 2022
Species

3, see text

Milema is a genus of spiders in the family Telemidae.[2]

Distribution

Milema is known from Southeast Asia, with species recorded in Thailand and Vietnam.[2]

Etymology

The genus name is a combination of millet (referring to the small size) and related genus Telema.[1]

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.[1]

Species

As of January 2026, this genus includes three species:[2]

  • Milema lorkor Zhao & Li, 2022Thailand
  • Milema nuichua Zhao & Li, 2022Vietnam
  • Milema sai Zhao & Li, 2022 – Thailand

References

  1. ^ a b c 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: 198–270. doi:10.11865/zs.2022303.
  2. ^ a b c "Gen. Milema Zhao & Li, 2022". World Spider Catalog. Retrieved 2026-01-20.