Stenaelurillus guttiger ( Simon, 1901 )

Logunov, Dmitri V. & Azarkina, Galina N., 2018, Redefinition and partial revision of the genus Stenaelurillus Simon, 1886 (Arachnida, Araneae, Salticidae), European Journal of Taxonomy 430, pp. 1-126 : 47-57

Stenaelurillus guttiger ( Simon, 1901)

Figs 22–23 , 184–238 , 512

Aelurillus guttiger Simon, 1901: 71 (D♂ ♀); lectotype ♂ in MNHN, designated and illustrated by Haddad & Wesołowska (2006), not examined.

Stenaeurillus natalensis Haddad & Wesołowska, 2006: 580 , figs 22–36 (D♂ ♀); ♂ holotype in MRAC, examined. Syn. nov.

Diagnosis

The male of S. guttiger can be distinguished from those of other species of Stenaelurillus known to us by the claw-shaped retrolateral tibial apophysis ( Figs 185, 186 , 194 : RTA) and a combination of the spoonshaped distal projection with the claw-shaped embolus ( Figs 184, 189 , 193 : DP and E). The female of S. guttiger is most similar to that of S. furcatus ( Figs 126–127 ), but can easily be distinguished by the markedly narrower epigynal pocket disposed proximally of the copulatory openings ( Figs 227, 229 ) (right between the copulatory organs in S. guttiger ; Figs 126 ) and the visibly wider insemination ducts and primary receptacles.

Material examined

Holotype ( Stenaelurillus natalensis Haddad & Wesołowska, 2006 )

SOUTH AFRICA: ♂, KwaZulu–Natal Prov., Ndumo GR, Mahemane thicket site 1, 26°52′ S, 32°13′ E, Odontotermes termite mound and nearby leaf litter, 15 Jun. 2005, C. Haddad leg. ( MRAC 218.447).

Paratypes ( Stenaelurillus natalensis Haddad & Wesołowska, 2006 )

SOUTH AFRICA: 2 ♂♂, 2 ♀♀, KwaZulu–Natal Prov., Ndumo GR, 26°51′ S, 32°14′ E, Odontotermes termite mound and nearby leaf litter, 15 Jun. 2005, C. Haddad leg. ( MRAC 218.448); 1 ♂, 1 ♀, KwaZulu– Natal Prov., Tembe Elephant Park, 27°01′ S, 32°24′ E, pioneer grassland, pitfall traps, 4–24 Jan. 2002, C. Haddad leg. ( MRAC 218.449); 5 ♂♂, KwaZulu–Natal Prov., Ndumo GR, 26°52′ S, 32°16′ E, Acacia nigriscens woodland, on Odontotermes termite mound, 18 Jun. 2005, C.R. Haddad leg. ( NCA 2006/678); 1 ♂, same locality, Mahemane thicket site 2, 26°51′908″ S, 32°14′458″ E, leaf litter near Odontotermes mound, 15 Jun. 2005, C.R. Haddad leg. ( NCA 2006/673); 2 ♀♀, same locality, crocodile farm, 26°54′ 426″ S, 32°19′185″ E, on ground near termite galleries, 15 Jun. 2005, C.R. Haddad leg. ( NCA 2006/674); 3 ♂♂, 1 ♀, same locality, Acacia nigrescens woodland, 26°52′464″ S, 32°16′050″ E, on sand near Odontotermes termite mound, 17–18 Jun. 2005, C.R. Haddad leg. ( NCA 2006/675, NCA 2006/676, NCA 2006/677); 2 ♂♂, same locality, Acacia tortilis savanna, 26°52′742″ S, 32°11′088″ E, grassy leaf litter near Odontotermes mound, 23 Jun. 2005, C.R. Haddad leg. ( NCA 2006/679); 2 ♀♀, same locality, Main Camp, broadleaf woodland, 26°54′581″ S, 32°18798″ E, leaf litter near termite galleries, 26 Jan. 2006, C.R. Haddad and R. Lyle leg. ( NCA 2006/680).

Other material

BOTSWANA: 7 ♂♂, 4 ♀♀, North East Distr., Selkirk Mine, Francistown, 21°20′ S, 27°42′ E, pitfall traps, 30 Oct.–6 Nov. 2006, D.H. Jacobs leg. ( NCA 2009/5666, NCA 2009/5660, NCA 2009/5695); 4 ♂♂, 11 ♀♀, same locality, 21°20′ S, 27°42′ E, pitfall traps, 6 May–22 Jul. 2008, D.H. Jacobs leg. ( NCA 2009/3742, NCA 2009/5658); 2 ♂♂, 3 ♀♀, same locality, pitfall traps, 1–28 Mar. 2008, D.H. Jacobs leg. ( NCA 2009/5659, NCA 2009/5656); 40 ♂♂, same locality, 1 Mar.–5 Apr. 2008, D.H. Jacobs and M. Stiller leg. ( NCA 2009/3733, NCA 2009/3744, NCA 2010/3198).

ZIMBABWE: 1 ♂, Matabeleland North Prov., Tsholotsho, ca 19°45′ S, 27°45′ E, 7–9 Oct. 2005, L. Sibanda leg. ( NCA 2008/2566); 17 ♂♂, 5 ♀♀, same locality, on sandy ground, 7 Oct. 2005, L. Sibanda leg. ( MRAC 224.660); 1 ♂, Manicaland Prov., Save River, Birchenough Bridge, 19°57′43″ S, 32°20′39″ E, Jan. 1938, V. FitzSimons leg. ( TMSA 8096).

SOUTH AFRICA: Limpopo Prov.: 1 ♀, Tuinplaas, Springbokvlakte Settlers, Farm Tweekansen, 24°49′ S, 28°57′ E, grass, pitfall traps, 17 Sep. 2002, M. van Jaarsveld leg. ( NCA 2006/1280); 22 ♀♀, same locality, pitfall traps, grass, 26 Nov. 2003, M. van Jaarsveld leg. ( NCA 2007/2449); 1 ♂ same locality, pitfall traps, grass, 21 Aug. 2002, M. van Jaarsveld leg. ( NCA 2006/1286); 3 ♂♂, 2 ♀♀, same locality, pitfall traps, grass, 26 Mar. 2003, M. van Jaarsveld leg. ( NCA 2006/1288); 1 ♂, same province and site, Bekendevlei (Site 1), 24°49′ S, 28°49′ E, pitfall traps, grass, 11 Jun. 2002, M. van Jaarsveld leg. ( NCA 2006/1285); 7 ♂♂, 1 ♀, same locality, pitfall traps, grass, 13 Mar. 2002, M. van Jaarsveld leg. ( NCA 2006/1281); 1 ♂, Limpopo Prov., Goro GR, 23°00′ S, 29°25′ E, 1433 m a.s.l., pitfall traps, 26 Jan. 2012, S.H. Foord leg. (UniVen); 1 ♂, Mooketsi Farm, 23°46′ S, 29°58′ E, 1538 m a.s.l., Eucalyptus and Acacia shrubs, 23 Apr. 2014, I.V. Mutavhatsindi and S.H. Foord leg. (UniVen); 2 ♂♂, Soutpansberg, farm Stoke, 22°28′ S, 29°52′ E, site A, pitfall traps, 6 Aug. 2009, collector unkown ( NCA); 1 ♀, same locality, 22°28′ S, 29°52′ E, site C, pitfall traps, 9 Jul. 2009, N. Theron leg. ( NCA 2016/1739); 2 ♂♂, same locality, site A, pitfall traps, 6 Aug. 2009, N. Theron leg. ( NCA 2016/1740); 1 ♂, Western Soutpansberg, 22°58′ S, 29°24′ E, woodland, 16 Sep. 2010, O. van Schalkwyk leg. (UniVen); 1 ♂, Blouberg GR, 22°59′08.9″ S, 29°02′07.6″ E, Kirkia acuminata , 27 Nov. 2005, I. Sinthumule leg. ( NCA 2009/1737); 4 ♂♂, 1 ♀, Polokwane GR, 23°58′ S, 29°28′ E, woodland, active search, 14 Nov. 2005, T.T. Khoza and M.A. Modiba leg. ( NCA 2008/2067); 2 ♀♀, same locality, rocky outcrop, sweepnetting, 19 Apr. 2005, T.T. Khoza and M.A. Modiba leg. ( NCA 2008/1240); 1 ♂, same locality, rocky outcrop, sweepnetting, 13 Dec. 2005, T.T. Khoza and M.A. Modiba leg. ( NCA 2008/2070); 1 ♂, 1 ♀, same locality, false grassland, pitfall traps, 14 Sep. 2005, T.T. Khoza and M.A. Modiba leg. ( NCA 2008/2314); 1 ♂, same locality, rocky outcrop, active search, 12 Dec. 2005, T.T. Khoza and M.A. Modiba leg. ( NCA 2008/2069); 1 ♂, same locality, woodland, active search, 14 Mar. 2005, T.T. Khoza and M.A. Modib leg. ( NCA 2008/2368); 1 ♂, 2 ♀♀, same locality, false grassland, active search, 4 Aug. 2005, T.T. Khoza and M.A. Modib leg. ( NCA 2008/2250); 1 ♀, same locality, rocky outcrop, active search, 13 Feb. 2006, T.T. Khoza and M.A. Modib leg. ( NCA 2008/1804); 1 ♂, 1 ♀, same locality, false grassland, active search, 8 Dec. 2005, T.T. Khoza and M.A. Modib leg. ( NCA 2008/2202); 2 ♀♀, same locality, rocky outcrop, active search, 18 Apr. 2005, T.T. Khoza and M.A. Modib leg. ( NCA 2008/1241); 1 ♀, same locality, woodland, sweeping, 18 Aug. 2005, T.T. Khoza and M.A. Modib leg. ( NCA 2008/1454); 4 ♂♂, same locality, woodland, sweeping, 19 Sep. 2005, T.T. Khoza and M.A. Modib leg. ( NCA 2008/1455); 3 ♂♂, Mogalakwena NR, farm Huilbosch, 22°42′ S, 28°48′ E, 746.8 m a.s.l., pitfall traps, bushland, 25 Jan. 2008, S.H. Foord leg. ( NCA 2016/1734, NCA 2016/1735, NCA 2016/1736); 1 ♀, Entabeni, ca 23°02′ S, 30°11′ E, pitfall traps, 13 Feb. 2008, S.H. Foord leg. ( NCA 2016/1737); 1 ♀, Tshulu, ca 22°34′ S, 30°48′ E, pitfall traps, 21 Feb. 2008, S.H. Foord leg. ( NCA 2016/1738); 3 ♀♀, Phalaborwa Distr., Mpumalanga, Kruger NP, Letaba airship, ca 5 km N of Letaba camp, 23°50′ S, 31°34′ E, 26–28 Oct. 2005, I. Engelbrecht and M. Paulsen leg. ( NCA 2008/3165, NCA 2007/2282, NCA 2007/2283); 4 ♂♂, same NP, Letaba section, intersection between S151 rd and Nwanetsi River, ca 15 km NW of Letaba camp, 23°47′ S, 31°28′ E, 27 Oct. 2005, I. Engelbrecht and M. Paulsen leg. ( NCA 2007/2284); 1 ♀, same NP, Oliphants section, ca 1 km due W of Oliphants camp, 23°59′ S, 31°43′ E, 27 Oct. 2005, M. Paulsen and I. Engelbrecht leg. ( NCA 2009/3738); 1 ♀, same NP, active search, PC4, 8 Dec. 2005, K. Harris leg. ( NCA 2008/4457); 1 ♂, same NP, Shangoni Section, Silvervis Dam, ca 5 km NE of Bateleur, Bushveld camp, 23°12′ S, 31°13′ E, hillslopes NW of dam wall, 361 m a.s.l., active search, 5 Jan. 2007, SCSA members leg. ( NCA 2009/3739); 1 ♂, same NP, just N of S52 road crossing over Shingwedzi River, ca 15 km due SW of Shingwedzi rest camp, 23°09′ S, 31°18′ E, active search, 5 Jan. 2007, SCSA members leg. ( NCA 2009/3741); 1 ♀, same NP, Satara, 24°37′02.4″ S, 31°53′24.5″ E, 2–7 Jul. 2007, G. Ellis leg. ( NCA 2008/3165); 1 ♂, same NP, Lwakahle, 25°18′56.0″ S, 31°33′55.4″ E, pitfall traps, 25–30 Jun. 2007, G. Ellis leg. ( NCA 2008/2002); 1 ♂, 1 ♀, same NP, Skukuza Camp, ca 24°59′ S, 31°35′ E, on soil, pitfall traps, 27 May 2006, K. Harris leg. ( NCA 2007/4194, NCA 2007/4195); 2 ♀♀, same locality, pitfall traps PC7, 29 Sep. 2005, K. Harris leg. ( NCA 2008/4458); 1 ♂, same NP, Red Rocks, ca 23°10′ S, 31°19′ E, 25 Apr. 2006, M. Cumming leg. ( NCA 2008/1623); 1 ♂, same NP, Nwambiya Pan #41, 23 Nov. 1963, R.F. Lawrence leg. ( NMSA, 26423, dark specimen); 2 ♂♂, same NP, Sabie, ca 25°07′ S, 31°54′ E, 15 Feb. 1962, R.F. Lawrence leg. ( NMSA); 1 ♂, 2 ♀♀, same NP, Pafuri (Wallers Camp), ca 22°25′ S, 31°02′ E, mixed woodland, pitfall traps, 18 Feb. 2008, S. Foord leg. ( NCA 2009/2578, NCA 2009/2576); 1 ♀, same locality, pitfall traps, 18 Feb. 2008, S.H. Foord leg. ( NCA 2009/3722); 1 ♂ same locality, mixed woodland, pitfall traps, 18 Feb. 2008, S.H. Foord leg. ( NCA 2009/2581); 1 ♀, same locality, savanna, by hand, 14 Feb. 2008, N. Hahn leg. ( NCA 2009/2580); 1 ♂, same NP, Pafuri camp, ca 22°25′ S, 31°02′ E, various methods, 10 Jan. 1989, museum staff leg. ( NMBA, 14915); 1 ♂, same locality, various methods, 10 Jan. 1989, museum staff leg. ( NMBA 02835); 2 ♀♀, same NP, Pafuri, ca 22°25′ S, 31°02′ E, Mopani veld, 14 Jan. 1996, A. Leroy leg. ( NCA 2007/2474, NCA 2007/2477); 2 ♀♀, Limpopo, Pafuri (Wallers Camp), ca 22°25′ S, 31°02′ E, savanna, pirfall traps, 15–18 Feb. 2008, S.H. Foord leg. ( NCA 2009/2577, NCA 2009/2579); 1 ♂, Medikwe Heritage Site, Western Soutpansberg, nr Makhado, ca 22°59′ S, 29°36′ E, 1 May 1999, S.H. Foord leg. ( NCA 2009/1326); 2 ♂♂, Modimolle/Nylstroom Distr., Jubaweni GR, 24°46′ S, 28°44′ E, 1065 m a.s.l., base of grass tussocks, by hand, 6 Oct. 2012, C.R. Haddad leg. ( NCA); 1 ♂, Blouberg NR, 22°59′ S, 29°06′ E, Sclerocarya birrea , 26 Mar. 2006, F. Maanda leg. ( NCA 2009/610); 1 ♂, 1 ♀. – Mpumalanga Prov.: Kruger NP, Skukuza Camp, ca. 24°59′ S, 31°35′ E, pitfall traps, 12–21 May 2006, K. Harris leg. ( NCA 2008/3641, NCA 2008/4535); 2 ♂♂, same locality, active search, 28 Dec. 2005, K. Harris leg. ( NCA 2008/4456); 1 ♂, same locality, pitfall traps, 21 May 2006, K. Harris leg. ( NCA 2007/4196); 7 ♂♂, same NP, Lwakahle, 25°19′ S, 31°34′ E, pitfall traps, 25–30 Jun. 2007, G. Ellis leg. ( NCA 2008/1999); 1 ♀, same NP, Satara Camp, 25°08′ S, 31°54′ E, pitfall traps, 18–23 Jun. 2007, G. Ellis leg. ( NCA 2008/2001); 3 ♂♂, 1 ♀, Mpumalanga, Marble Hall, ca 24°59′ S, 29°19′ E, pitfall traps, 15 Apr. 2003, M. Mellet leg. ( NCA 2004/1280); 5 ♂♂, 1 ♀, same locality, Bt cotton, pitfall traps, 15 May 2002, M. Mellet leg. ( NCA 2004/1281); 1 ♂, ca 16 km N of Barberton, 25°38′ S, 31°03′ E, ground traps, 10 Feb. 1987, S. Endrödy-Younga leg. ( TMSA 21523); 2 ♂♂, 2 ♀♀, Marble Hall, Wolwekraal, ca 24°58′ S, 29°17′ E, pitfall traps, 8 Nov. 1979, D. Uys leg. ( NCA 82/324); 2 ♂♂, 2 ♀♀, Transvaal, Wolwe Kraal, Marble Hall, ca 24°59′ S, 29°19′ E, pitfall traps, 8 Nov. 1979, D. Uys leg. ( NCA 82/324); 2 ♂♂, Ndumo GR, 2626°52′27.8″ S, 32°16′03.0″ E, Acacia nigrescens woodland, in semi-shade, branches near termite galleries, 19 Jun. 2005, C. Haddad leg. ( NCA 2006/676); 1 ♂, 1 ♀, same locality and habitat, on sand nr Odontotermis termite mound, 17 Jun. 2005, C. Haddad leg. ( NCA 2006/675); 1 ♀, same GR, main camp, 26°54′34.9″ S, 32°18′47.9″ E, broadleaf woodland, leaf litter nr termite galleries, 26 Jan. 2006, C. Haddad and R. Lyle leg. ( NCA 2006/680); 2 ♂♂, same GR, 26°52′44.5″ S, 32°11′05.3″ E, Acacia tortilis savanna, grassy leaf litter nr Odontotermis termite mound, 23 Jun. 2005, C. Haddad leg. ( NCA 2006/679); 1 ♂, same GR, 26°51′54.5″ S, 32°14′27.5″ E, Mahemane thicket, leaf litter near Odontotermes mound, 15 Jun. 2005, C. Haddad leg. ( NCA 2006/673). – KwaZulu–Natal Prov.: 1 ♂, Ithala GR, Ngublu Loop, leaf litter, 1 Jul. 2007, C. Haddad leg. ( NCA 2007/2810); 1 ♀, Ndumo GR, Crocodile Farm, 26°54′25.6″ S, 32°19′11.1″ E, under rocks, 12 Jan. 2007, C. Haddad leg. ( NCA 2007/3064); 1 ♀, same locality, on ground nr termite galleries, 15 Jun. 2005, C. Haddad leg. ( NCA 2006/674); 2 ♂♂, 3 ♀♀, same GR, subtropical bush, under logs, 19 Jun. 2006, C. Haddad and F. Jordaan leg. ( NCA 2006/1275); 1 ♀, same GR, Pongola River floodplain, Ezikebheni, 26°53′21.7″ S, 32°18′53.5″ E, pitfall traps, 15–25 Jan. 2006, C. Haddad and R. Lyle leg. ( NCA 2008/1876); 1 ♂, same GR, 26°52′ S, 32°15′ E, Acacia nigriscens woodland, on Odontotermes termite mound, 18 Jun. 2005, C.R. Haddad leg. ( NCA 2006/677); 1 ♂, Hluhluwe/ Umfolozi NR, H953, 2 Dec. 2005, M. Mgobozi leg. ( NCA 2007/2047); 1 ♂, same locality, H652, 8 Oct. 2005, M. Mgobozi leg. ( NCA 2007/2010); 1 ♂, Ophathe GR, 28°23′ S, 31°23′ E, active search, under logs, 5 Jul. 2007, C. Haddad leg. ( NCA 2007/2946); 1 ♂, same GR, 28°22′ S, 31°23′ E, river bank, leaf litter, 5 Jul. 2007, C.R. Haddad leg. ( NCA 2007/2973); 1 ♂, uMkhuze GR, ca 27°39′ S, 32°14′ E, active search, 3 Aug. 2008, X. Combrink leg. ( NCA 2016/1733); 2 ♂♂, same GR, 27°40′ S, 32°15′ E, yellow pan trap, Acacia xanthophloea , 11 Nov. 2004, Earthwatch team 8 leg. ( NCA 2015/4360); 1 ♀, [Pretoria], Rietondale Research Station, 25°43′ S, 28°13′ E, on soil, pitfall traps, 19 Sep. 1998, J. Nkwana leg. ( NCA 2003/1430). – North West Prov.: 1 ♀, Brits, ca 25°36′ S, 27°47′ E, LR 1524, 4 Nov. 1995, J. Leroy leg. ( NCA 2007/2556); 1 ♂, 1 ♀, Pilanesberg, Mogwase, ca 25°11′ S, 27°16′ E, pitfall traps, 15 Mar. 1999, R. Yarnell leg. ( NCA 2003/1400, NCA 2003/1401). – Gauteng Prov.: 1 ♂, Cullinan, Premier GR, 25°40′ S, 28°29′ E, 10–11 Dec. 2001, TM staff leg. ( TMSA 22772); 2 ♂♂, Pretoria/ Tshwane, Buffelsdrift, ca 25°39′ S, 28°21′ E, closed woodland, pan traps, 24 Jan. 2006, R. Koko leg. ( NCA 2010/4944); 1 ♂, Pretoria, ca 25°45′ S, 28°15′ E, Jul. 1909, J. Hewitt leg. ( TMSA 13093); 2 ♀♀, North-West Prov., Groot Marico, ca 25°00′ S, 26°25′ E, bush beating, 4 Dec. 1993, M. Filmer leg. ( TMSA, 18818); 2 ♂♂, Pilanesberg, Mogwase, ca 25°11′ S, 27°16′ E, pitfall traps, 15 Mar. 1999, R. Yarnell leg. ( NCA 2003/1402).

Remarks

The male leg and palp coloration of S. guttiger varies strongly; males with light and dark legs/palps coexist in the same local populations and thus can be found in the same museum samples.

The original data label for the lectotype of S. guttiger stands as ‘Pretoria, Makapan’ (=Mokopane); see Haddad & Wesołowska (2006: 576). Unfortunately, we have been unable to re-examine the ♂ lectotype of S. guttiger designated by Haddad & Wesołowska (2006). Having (re)examined the type series of S. natalensis ( Figs 184–192 , 204–206 ) and numerous specimens of S. guttiger from many localities ( Figs 193–203 ), including Polokwane which is very close to one of the type localities (viz., Mokopane)

mentioned by Haddad & Wesołowska (2006), we have found out that all the studied specimens have an identical conformation of the copulatory organs and thus both species names are to be synonymized.

Description

Male

Description based on the following males: paratypes of S. natalensis , 5 ♂♂ (NCA 2006/678); 4 ♂♂ (NCA 2008/1455); 1 ♂ (NCA 2007/2973); 4 ♂♂ (NCA 2007/2284).

Measurements: carapace: 2.00–2.45 long, 1.40–1.90 wide, 1.00–1.55 high. Abdomen: 1.80–2.40 long, 1.35–1.90 wide. Ocular area: 0.90–0.95 long, 1.15–1.45 wide anteriorly, 1.20–1.50 wide posteriorly. Cheliceral length 0.45–0.70. Clypeal height 0.25–0.30. Diameter of AME 0.35–0.45. Length of leg segments (a paratype of S. natalensis ): I 1.20 + 0.60 + 0.70 + 0.50 + 0.50 (3.50); II 1.20 + 0.65 + 0.70 + 0.50 + 0.45 (3.50); III 1.75 + 0.90 + 1.05 + 1.20 + 0.50 (5.40); IV 1.55 + 0.70 + 1.00 + 1.25 + 0.65 (5.15). Leg formula III,IV,I/II. Leg spination (a paratype of S. natalensis ): I: Fm d 0-1-1-5; Pt pr 0-1-0; Tb pr 1-1, v 1-1-2ap; Mt pr 1-1ap, rt 0-1ap, v 2-2ap. II: Fm d 0-1-2-5; Pt pr 0-1-0; Tb pr 1-1, v 1-1-2ap; Mt pr and rt 1-1ap, v 2-2ap. III: Fm d 1-0-2-5; Pt pr and rt 0-1-0; Tb d 1-0-0, pr and rt 1-1-1-1, v 1-0-2ap; Mt d 1-1-0, pr and rt 1-0-2ap, v 0-2-2ap. IV: Fm d 1-0-1-4; Pt pr and rt 0-1-0; Tb d 1-0-0, pr and rt 1-1-1- 1, v 1-0-2ap; Mt d 1-1-0, pr 1-1-2ap, rt 1-0-2ap, v 1-2-2ap. Coloration (in alcohol: Figs 204–223 ; live specimens: Figs 224–226 ). Carapace dark brown, with almost black eye field, covered with long dark brown recumbent scales; there are two dorsal longitudinal white stripes and two lateral white stripes of scales, plus marginal stripes of dark brown scales. Clypeus and chelicerae could be brown to dark brown, sparsely covered with white hairs (in a specimen from Polokwane, NCA 2008/1455; Figs 211– 212 ), yellowish brown to brown, sparsely covered with white hairs (in the paratypes of S. natalensis , NCA 2006/678; Fig. 204 ), or dark brown, with the clypeus sparsely covered with whitish hairs while chelcerae densely with long white hairs (in the specimen from Ophathe, NCA 2007/2973; Figs 218, 222 ). Sternum yellow to yellowish brown. Endites and labium brownish yellow. Abdomen: dorsum dark brown, covered with dark brown recumbent scales, with a pattern of white wide stripe and V-shaped figure in its anterior half, and with three white spots (two smaller and one larger) on its rear half; some specimens have dark brown, almost black dorsum with only one caudal white spot; venter yellow, in some specimens with poorly marked brownish speckles. Book-lung covers yellow. Spinnerets: anterior and median pairs yellow; posterior pair dark brown. Legs yellow, brown or dark brown; Mt and Tr dark brown or black (e.g., in specimens with dark brown legs). Palps: yellow to brown (in a specimen from Polokwane, NCA 2008/1455; Figs 211–212 ); brown with yellow at the cymbium apex or yellow with the cymbium proximally covered with brown hairs (in the paratypes of S. natalensis , NCA 2006/678; Fig. 204 ); Fm and cymbium brown, Pt and Tb yellow, cymbium covered with white hairs (in the specimen from Ophathe, NCA 2007/2973; Figs 218, 222–223 ); or cymbium yellow, with the remaining segments brown to dark brown (in the specimen from Letaba, NCA 2007/2284; Fig. 219 ). Palpal structure as in Figs 194–203 : VTA bulge-shaped, prominent; RTA claw-shaped, directed anteriad; the cymbium with a marked cymbial lateral process; the tegulum is relatively small, with a visible, obtuse tegular process (TP); the functional tegulum ovoid, with well-developed obtuse proximal (PP) and wide, spoon-shaped distal (DP) projections; the embolus short, claw-shaped, with a wide, round base.

Female

Description based on the following females: 3 ♀♀ (NCA 2006/1275); 1 ♀ (NCA 2008/2001); 1 ♀ (NCA 2009/3738).

Measurements: carapace: 2.25–2.75 long, 1.75–2.15 wide, 1.15–1.40 high. Abdomen: 2.0–2.90 long, 1.85–2.20 wide. Ocular area: 0.90–1.00 long, 1.30–1.60 wide anteriorly, 1.35–1.65 wide posteriorly. Cheliceral length 0.60–0.65. Clypeal height 0.25–0.30. Diameter of AME 0.40–0.45. Length of leg segments (NCA 2006/1276): I 1.20 + 0.70 + 0.70 + 0.55 + 0.40 (3.55); II 1.20 + 0.70 + 0.70 + 0.65 +

0.50 (3.75); III 1.90 + 1.00 + 1.20 + 1.40 + 0.60 (6.10); IV 1.60 + 0.75 + 1.20 + 1.50 + 0.65 (5.70). Leg formula III,IV,II,I. Leg spination (NCA 2006/1276): I: Fm d 0-1-1-5; Pt pr 0-1-0; Tb pr 1-1, v 1-1-2ap; Mt pr 1-1ap, v 2-2ap. II: Fm d 0-1-2-5; Pt pr 0-1-0; Tb pr 1-1, v 1-1-2ap; Mt pr 1-1ap, v 2-2ap. III: Fm d 1-2-5; Pt pr and rt 0-1-0; Tb d 1-0-0, pr and rt 1-1-1-1, v 1-0-2ap; Mt d 1-1-0, pr and rt 1-0-2ap, v 0-2-2ap. IV: Fm d 1-1-4; Pt pr and rt 0-1-0; Tb d 1-0-0, pr and rt 1-1-1-1, v 1-0-2ap; Mt d 1-1-0, pr

1-1-2ap, rt 1-0-2ap, v 1-2-2ap. Coloration (in alcohol; Figs 231–238 ) as in the male, but less bright and with less contrast. Eye field orange-brown. Mt and Tr I yellow to brownish yellow, as the remaining segments. Palps brown-yellow. Abdominal coloration varies, from as in the male to pale ones where only a median longitudinal white stripe and two white spots are poorly seen on the rear half of dorsum. Epigyne and spermathecae as in Figs 227–230 : the epigynal plate flat; the copulatory openings round, widely separated; epigynal pocket present, narrow and deep, its opening is shifted from the epigastric furrow by 1.5–2 diameters of the copulatory opening; the insemination ducts wide and short; the primary spermathecae oval, only slightly wider than the insemination ducts.

Distribution

Southern Africa ( Fig. 512 ).

Figures

Figs 14–29. Tarsal claws of legs 1 in females of Stenaelurillus Simon, 1886, scanning electron micrographs. 14–15. S. nigricaudus Simon, 1886. 14. Retrolateral. 15. Prolateral. 16–17. S. guttatus (Wesołowska & Cumming, 2002) comb. nov. 16. Retrolateral. 17. Prolateral. 18–19. S. termitophagus (Wesołowska & Cumming, 1999) comb. nov. 18. Retrolateral. 19. Prolateral. 20–21. S. fuscatus Wesołowska & Russell-Smith, 2000. 20. Retrolateral. 21. Prolateral. 22–23. S. guttiger (Simon, 1901). 22. Retrolateral. 23. Prolateral. 24–25. Aelurillus v-insignitus (Clerck, 1757). 24. Retrolateral. 25. Prolateral. 26–27. Phlegra fasciata (Hahn, 1826). 26. Retrolateral. 27. Prolateral. 28–29. Langona bristowei Berland & Millot, 1941. 28. Retrolateral. 29. Prolateral. Scale bars: 0.1 mm.

Figs 184–192. Male palp of Stenaelurillus guttiger (Simon, 1901). 184. Male palp, ventral view. 185– 186. Male palp, retrolateral view. 187–192. Embolic division. 187, 189. Ventral view. 188, 192. Dorsal view. 190. Median view. 191. Retrolateral view. Specimens: 186, 189–192 = paratype of S. natalensis Haddad & Wesołowska, 2006 from South Africa (Ndumo GR; NCA 2006/678); 184–185, 187–188 from South Africa (Polokwane GR, NCA 2008/2067). Abbreviations: see Material and methods. Scale bars: 0.1 mm.

Figs 193–203. Male palp of Stenaelurillus guttiger (Simon, 1901). 193. Ventral view. 194. Retrolateral view. 195, 197, 203. Embolic division, dorsal view. 196, 200. Embolic division, ventral view. 198, 201. Embolic division, retrolateral view. 199, 202. Embolic division, median view. Specimens: 193– 194, 196–199 from Botswana (Francistown; NCA 2009/3744); 195 from South Africa (Ophathe GR; NCA 2007/2973); 200–203 from South Africa (Ndumo GR; NCA 2006/1275). Scale bars: 0.1 mm.

Figs 204–212. Stenaelurillus guttiger (Simon, 1901), ♂♂, general appearance. Specimens: 204–206, 208, 210 paratype of S. natalensis Haddad & Wesołowska, 2006 from South Africa (Ndumo GR; NCA 2006/678); 207, 209, 211–212 from South Africa (Polokwane GR; NCA 2008/2067). Scale bars: 1 mm.

Figs 213–226. Stenaelurillus guttiger (Simon, 1901), ♂♂, general appearance. Specimens: 213–217, 220–221 from Botswana (Francistown; NCA 2009/3744); 218, 222–223 from South Africa (Ophathe GR; NCA 2007/2973); 219 from South Africa (Kruger NP, Letaba; NCA 2007/2284); 224–226 from South Africa (Kruger NP, Shingwedzi Camp), photos ©Galina Azarkina, juvenile (224) and two adult ♂♂ (225–226). Scale bars: 1 mm.

Figs 227–238. Stenaelurillus guttiger (Simon, 1901), ♀♀. 227, 229. Epigyne, ventral view. 228, 230. Spermathecae, dorsal view. 231–238. General appearnce. Specimens: 227–228, 235, 238 from South Africa (Ndumo GR; NCA 2006/1275); 229–230, 232 from South Africa (Kruger NP, Satara; NCA 2008/2001); 231 from South Africa (Kruger NP, Pafuri; NCA 2007/2474); 233–234, 236–237 from South Africa (Kruger NP, Oliphants; NCA 2009/3738). Scale bars: 227–230 = 0.1 mm; 231–238 = 1 mm.

Figs 119–127. Stenaelurillus furcatus Wesołowska, 2014 from Namibia (Etosha National Park; MRAC 215.642). 119. Male palp, retrolateral view. 120. Male palp, ventral view. 121–124. Embolic division. 121. Retrolateral view. 122. Dorsal view. 123. Ventral view. 124. Median view. 125. RTA, retrolateral view. 126. Epigyne, ventral view. 127. Spermathecae, dorsal view. Abbreviations: see Material and methods. Scale bars: 0.1 mm.

Fig. 512. Collecting localities of six African species of Stenaelurillus Simon, 1885.