Diversity and distribution of Spider fauna (family- Araneidae) in and around Katepurna Sanctuary, Akola, India

A study on the diversity and distribution of spider fauna (Family- Araneidae) in and around the Katepurna Sanctuary, Akola India was conducted during February 2015 to December 2016.A total 11 genus FLAHLIGHTS and 26 species of family Araenidae (Arachnida: Araneae) Safety Wellingtons were recorded.The generic diversity is in the order of Neoscona (9), Cyclosa (3), Larinia (3), Cyrtophora (2), Eriovixia (2), Poltys (2), Araneus (1), Argiope (1), Chorizopes (1), Gasteracantha (1), Zygiella (1).