Metellina merianopsis (Tullgren, 1910), comb. n. (fig. 34)

Meta merianopsis Tullgren, 1910: 151, pl. 3, f. 75, a–d (♂, ♀).

Note. The species was described based on a large series of syntypes (68 ♂, ♀) from Meru and Kilimanjaro Mountains (Tanzania). The WSC (2017) erroneously indicates that this species is known from females only, although Tullgren provided a clear description of the male and illustrated palp. Judging from the figures of the male palp and the species name meaning “resembling merianae ” ( Metellina merianae was considered Meta in Tullgren’s time), we transfer this species to Metellina .