Neon rayi (Simon, 1875)
Description
Tibial apophysis long, distally with hook-shaped tip. Embolus with terminal part forming 2 loops, lying on cymbium. Epigyne with longish copulatory opening. Vulva very complicated.
Body length male: 2.0-3.0 mmBody length female: 1.9-2.1 mm
Additional information
On dry slopes, under stones and in grass
Distribution
Figures
Pedipalp
(Wiehle 1967)
Pedipalp, ventral view
(Prószyński 1991)
Pedipalp, ventral view
(Prószyński 1991)
Pedipalp
(Roberts 1998)
Pedipalp
(Wiehle 1967)
Pedipalp, ventral view
(Metzner 1999)
Pedipalp, retrolateral view
(Metzner 1999)
Epigyne
(Prószyński 1991)
Epigyne
(Roberts 1998)
Epigyne
(Wiehle 1967)
Epigyne
(Metzner 1999)
Vulva
(Prószyński 1991)
Vulva
(Wiehle 1967)
Vulva
(Metzner 1999)
Distribution List
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