A new genus and three new species of jumping spiders (Araneae: Salticidae) from Sri Lanka

Kanesharatnam, Nilani; Benjamin, Suresh P.

doi:10.5852/ejt.2018.444

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“…The spermathecae differ considerably from those of the generotype of Piranthus -P. decorus Thorell, 1895(cf. figs in Prószyński, 1987: 87 with figs 2F, 3B in Caleb & Sanap [2017) -but are rather similar to those of Bavirecta fla-vopuncta Kanesharatnam et Benjamin, 2018, the generotype of Bavirecta, in having the simple copulatory openings, the relatively shorter, wider and sclerotized insemination ducts and the compact spermathecae. However, it can be distinguished from B. flavopuncta by the elongate, almost slitlike, laterally directed copulatory openings (rounded and anteriorly directed in B. flavopuncta), the bean-shaped spermathecae (pear-shaped in B. flavopuncta), and the fertilization ducts which arise from the anterior region of the spermathecae (from mid-lateral walls in B. flavopuncta) (cf.…”

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confidence: 67%

“…However, it can be distinguished from B. flavopuncta by the elongate, almost slitlike, laterally directed copulatory openings (rounded and anteriorly directed in B. flavopuncta), the bean-shaped spermathecae (pear-shaped in B. flavopuncta), and the fertilization ducts which arise from the anterior region of the spermathecae (from mid-lateral walls in B. flavopuncta) (cf. figs 2C, D in Kanesharatnam & Benjamin [2018]).…”

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Indopadilla, a new jumping spider genus from India (Araneae: Salticidae)

Caleb

Sankaran

Nafin

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, an undescribed species has been recognized. It closely resembles Bavia insularis Malamel, Sankaran et Sebastian, 2015 described from southern India. Superficially, both these species are similar to the baviines in general body shape, with a flattened and broad carapace, elongated and tubular abdomen and enlarged first pair of legs [Maddison, 2015; Kanesharatnam, Benjamin, 2018]. However, these species have a distinct conformation of copulatory organs that does not correspond to any of the previously described genera. To accommodate these two species, as well as Bavia thorelli Simon, 1901 from Indonesia, we propose to erect a new genus, which seems to be close to Padillothorax. Additionally, we propose a new combination for the baviine species Piranthus casteti Simon, 1900 described from Tamil Nadu (India), because it shares a striking resemblance of its copulatory organs to the recently described genus Bavirecta. ABSTRACT. A new genus Indopadilla Caleb et Sankaran gen.n. is proposed to accommodate three species: I. darjeeling Caleb et Sankaran gen. et sp.n., I. insularis (Malamel, Sankaran et Sebastian, 2015) comb.n. (ex. Bavia) and I. thorelli (Simon, 1901) comb.n. (ex. Bavia). A new species I. darjeeling, the generotype of Indopadilla, is described from West Bengal, India. Additionally, a new combination Bavirecta casteti (Simon, 1900) comb.n. (ex.

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Section: Taxonomymentioning

confidence: 67%

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confidence: 95%

Indopadilla, a new jumping spider genus from India (Araneae: Salticidae)

Caleb

Sankaran

Nafin

et al. 2019

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“…3 with fig. 9E in Kanesharatnam & Benjamin 2018). Additionally, the differences in the appearance of RTA depending on slight changes in angle of view are illustrated in Figs.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…Detailed micro-photographs were acquired using a Leica M205A stereomicroscope attached with Leica DFC500 HD camera enabled with a Leica Application Suite (LAS) version 3.8. The species was identified by comparing with the illustrations provided by Kanesharatnam & Benjamin (2018). Leg measurements are given as: total length (femur, patella, tibia, metatarsus, tarsus).…”

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“…The species was placed in the African genus Schenkelia though there were some differences like the absence of a thin, long RTA and the presence of double-chambered spermathecae when compared with its type species, S. modesta Lessert 1927. However, the authors substantiated their decision that the placement was supported by molecular data (Kanesharatnam & Benjamin 2018).…”

Section: Distribution India (Arunachal Pradesh Uttarakhand) Andmentioning

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