The araneofauna of Morocco is still only very partially known; this is all the more so with respect to cave spiders. The present work illustrates this and provides the description of two new species for science. Currently, the genus Agraecina includes seven species: A.

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The araneofauna of Turkey currently comprises 1129 species (Danışman et al. 2021). Although this number might appear to be high, the Turkish spider fauna is still only poorly known and several dozen species (including species new to science) are added to the national checklist every year (Nentwig et al. 2020). The paper presents the results of a survey that took place in spring 2019. Although sampling was limited in time and restricted to a few localities, the results add several new species to the Turkish spider fauna, including a species new to science. Other records concern species that are already documented for Turkey, but are of overall interest because of a very low number of known localities and/or a poorly known ecology. Material and methodsSampling was carried out from 13 to 20 April 2019 at several places, mainly near the shoreline (Fig. 1). The sampled localities are located in the province of Antalya (Kemer district), specifically in the municipalities of Beldibi, at the foothills of the Taurus Mountains, Tekirova (archaeological site of Phaselis) and to a lesser extent in Antalya, Beşkonak, Göynük and Taşağıl. Fig. 2 shows the main habitats surveyed.The main techniques used were hand capture (especially under stones but also in herbaceous layers and on the trunks), beating, as well as pitfalls. Several juvenile specimens were raised in captivity until they reached maturity (see Annex).All specimens were preserved in alcohol (70% ethanol) for identification purposes. Species were examined by using a Zeiss Stemi 305, a Nikon SMZ1270 stereo microscope or an Olympus CH-2 microscope.Wherever possible, specimens were photographed in their natural habitat or, if this was not possible, at a differ-A new species of Sintula (Linyphiidae), redescription of Brigittea innocens (Dictynidae) and eight spider species newly recorded for Turkey (Araneae)

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