First description of the male of Cyclocosmia ricketti (Araneae, Halonoproctidae) from China

The genus Cyclocosmia Ausserer, 1871 of the spider family Halonoproctidae Pocock, 1901 includes ten known species from North America and Asia. Since Cyclocosmia ricketti was described by Pocock in 1901, no males of this species have ever been reported. The male of Cyclocosmia ricketti is described f...

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Published in:Biodiversity data journal 2022-01, Vol.10, p.1-9
Main Authors: Lin, Ye-Jie, Yu, Linrui, Yan, Xunyou, Li, Shuqiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biodiversity
Digital cameras
Digital imaging
Fujian
Habitus
Males
sclerotised disc
taxonomy
trapdoor spide
Zoology
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Summary:The genus Cyclocosmia Ausserer, 1871 of the spider family Halonoproctidae Pocock, 1901 includes ten known species from North America and Asia. Since Cyclocosmia ricketti was described by Pocock in 1901, no males of this species have ever been reported. The male of Cyclocosmia ricketti is described for the first time, based on a specimen collected near the type locality in Fujian Province, China. A morphological description and illustrations are given.
ISSN:1314-2836
1314-2828
DOI:10.3897/BDJ.10.e79205