Hersiliola simoni (O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1872)
Description
Male
Palp: similar to H. macullulata, but tegulum larger, conductor almost as long as embolus, embolus issues apically and encircles tegulum in one circle, tegular apophysis hook-shaped, more sclerotized. Prosoma 1.6-2.1 mm long.
Body length male: 3.8-4.7 mmFemale
Epigyne: similar to H. macullulata, the median septum, laterally extended, surrounds 2 lateral rounded dimples. Vulva: 3 tight coils of ducts around spermathecal body. Prosoma yellow, with dark patches. Prosoma 1.4-2.3 mm long. Legs yellow, with dark annulations. Opisthosoma yellow, with dark median pattern.
Body length female: 3.3-6 mmDistribution
Figures
Pedipalp, prolateral view
(Levy 2003)
Pedipalp, ventral view
(Levy 2003)
Pedipalp, retrolateral view
(Lecigne et al. 2025)
Pedipalp, ventro-prolateral view
(Lecigne et al. 2025)
Prosoma, dorsal view
(Levy 2003)
Prosoma, lateral view
(Levy 2003)
Pedicel, ventral view
(Lecigne et al. 2025)
Eyes, dorsal view
(Levy 2003)
Epigyne
(Levy 2003)
Vulva, dorsal view
(Levy 2003)
Vulva, dorsal view
(Levy 2003)
Opisthosoma, dorsal view
(Levy 2003)
Spinnerets, ventral view
(Levy 2003)
Distribution List
References
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