Apostenus algericus n. sp.

(Figs. 29-22)

Type material: Holotype male from Algeria, Wilaya of El Bayadh, N.E. Les Arbaouattes, 900m, in Nerium oleander litter, 20.I.1988, R. Bosmans leg.; deposited in IRSNB .

Diagnosis: Closely related to Apostenus maroccamis n. sp. differing by the subterminally curved median apophysis and the gradually narrowing embolus.

Description:

Measurements: Male: Total length 2.3; carapace 1.14 long, 0.86 wide.

Colour: Carapace yellowish orange, before fovea, region of striae with some grey; legs uniformly yellowish orange; abdomen brown with some greyish markings. Spination as in preceding species.

Palp (Figs. 29-30): Tibia with oblique, pointed apophysis; median apophysis gently curved, subterminally curved in anterior direction; embolus thick, gradually narrowing.

Other material examined: None.

Distribution: Only known from the type locality in Algeria.