I helped describe a new species of Andean widow spider!
zookeys.pensoft.net/article/185973
This was a rare occurence where an arthropod had a common name before a scientific one. Locals call it "la lucacha," so we are pleased to formally introduce "Latrodectus lucacha" to the scientific community.
happy pride moth everyone
🩷They're both girls🩷
#pride #dinosaurart #paleoart
Many thanks to @cataranea.bsky.social, whose networking made this possible!