Anagraphis pallens Simon, 1893
Description
Male
Prosoma with distinct fovea, eyes subequal in size, posterior median eyes circular. Labium wider than long, endites large. Chelicerae with 3 teeth on pro- and 2 on retromargin. Opisthosoma without dorsal scutum. Palp: tibia with lateral apophysis, short median apophysis, large, distal, transparent conductor, embolus with basal extension.
Body length male: 4.3-6.9 mmFemale
Prosoma with distinct fovea, eyes subequal in size, posterior median eyes circular. Labium wider than long, endites large. Chelicerae with 3 teeth on pro- and 2 on retromargin. Epigyne: central depression bordered by thick, semicircular rims or by posteriorly raised margins.
Body length female: 5.2-7.6 mmAdditional information
Under a stone in an olive orchard (Chios, Greece).
Distribution
Figures
Pedipalp, retrolateral view
(Murphy 2007)
Pedipalp, ventral view
(Murphy 2007)
Pedipalp, retrolateral view
(Seropian et al. 2023b)
Pedipalp, ventral view
(Seropian et al. 2023b)
Chelicera
(Murphy 2007)
Opisthosoma
(Murphy 2007)
Epigyne
(Murphy 2007)
Epigyne
(Seropian et al. 2023b)
Vulva
(Murphy 2007)
Vulva, dorsal view
(Seropian et al. 2023b)
Sternum
(Murphy 2007)
Habitus
(Murphy 2007)
Ocular area
(Murphy 2007)
Spinnerets
(Murphy 2007)
Distribution List
References
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