Genus Laftrachia gen. nov.

Figs 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61

Etymology.

The specific epithet derives from Laftrache (which in Mapudungun, Mapuche Language, means “ little people ”) also known as Caftranche, a mythical being present in Mapuche mythology. Feminine grammatical gender.

Diagnosis.

This monotypic genus is characterized by its small size, yellow-orange coloration, a prominent ectal-distal process on the pedipalp femora, a low ocularium, and distinct male genital morphology. The male genitalia exhibits an arc-shaped ventral plate and a pair of parallel projections within the capsula interna. These distinguishing features differentiate it from other genera within the family Triaenonychidae .

Type species.

Laftrachia robin sp. nov.

Included species.

Laftrachia robin sp. nov.

Distribution.

Chile: Bío-Bío Region (Fig. 4 D).