Wydundra windsor, Platnick & Baehr, 2006
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Wydundra windsor |
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sp. nov. |
Wydundra windsor View in CoL , new species Figures 257–261; Map 18
TYPE: Female holotype taken in flight intercept trap in open forest at an elevation
255. Epigynum, ventral view. 254, 256. Same, dorsal view.
of 900 m on the SE Windsor Tableland, 16 ° 189S, 145 ° 059E, Queensland (Nov. 25, 1997 – Feb. 9, 1998; G. Monteith, D. Cook), deposited in QMB ( S43917 View Materials ) .
ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a noun in apposition taken from the type locality.
DIAGNOSIS: Females have a wide, rectangular anterior epigynal margin and anteriorly narrowed epigynal projections (fig. 260); the epigynal ducts form basal triangles (fig. 261). Males have not been collected with females but are tentatively matched on the basis of geography and their similarities to W. osbourne (despite their differences in abdominal setation); they differ from males of that species by their shorter embolus and anteriorly wider tegulum (figs. 258, 259).
MALE: Total length 4.94. Carapace 2.26 long, 2.04 wide, 0.76 high, length/width 1.08; sternum 1.26 long, 1.18 wide, length/width 1.07; abdomen 2.68 long, 1.60 wide; coxa I 0.78 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 100:0.97:0.87:1.05. Carapace, sternum, chelicerae orange; endites, labium orange brown, distally pale; abdomen pale, venter pale, epigastric area orange; legs orange brown. Carapace weakly covered with gray, recumbent scales. AME elevated; eye group width 0.74 of caput width; AME 0.24; ALE 0.16; PME 0.24; PLE 0.18; AME–AME 0.02; AME–ALE 0.02; PME–PME 0.04; PME– PLE 0.04; ALE–PLE 0.04; eye group AME– PME 0.50; AME–AME 0.50; PME–PME 0.52. Clypeus 0.10 high. Abdomen covered with gray, recumbent scales; ALS 0.44 of abdominal length, more than their diameter apart. Tarsi I–IV ventrally with two rows of short, stout setae. Palp (figs. 257–259): conductor originating distally, membranous, long, spatulate, s-shaped; median apophysis ventrally excavated; terminal apophysis absent; sperm duct semicircular; embolus long, thin, semicircular, embolar base separated from tegulum, situated basally; tibia about 1.5 times as long as wide, dorsally excavated, retrolateral tibial apophysis triangular.
FEMALE: Total length 5.50. Carapace 2.02 long, 1.96 wide, 0.72 high, length/width 1.03; sternum 1.32 long, 1.20 wide, length/ width 1.10; abdomen 3.48 long, 1.68 wide; coxa I 0.80 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.90:0.85:1.07. Carapace, sternum, mouthparts, legs pale orange; abdomen pale gray, venter pale, epigastric area orange. Carapace weakly covered with gray setae. Eye group width 0.68 of caput width; AME 0.19; ALE 0.14; PME 0.21; PLE 0.16; AME– AME 0.04; AME–ALE 0.02; PME–PME 0.02; PME–PLE 0.04; ALE–PLE 0.04; eye group AME–PME 0.44; AME–AME 0.42; PME–PME 0.44. Clypeus 0.08 high. Abdomen covered with gray, plumose setae; ALS 0.35 of abdominal length, more than their diameter apart. Tarsi I–IV ventrally with two rows of short, stout setae. Palpal femur with seven long, ventral setae. Epigynum (figs. 260, 261) with wide, rectangular anterior margin; posterior margin with long, anteriorly rounded projections; epigynal ducts short, in v-shaped position, spermathecae about their diameter apart, twisted, in horizontal position.
OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: Queensland: Dotswood , 19 ° 289S, 146 ° 279E, Aug. 1999, pitfall (Woinarski, QMB S67714 View Materials ), 1Oi ; Forty Mile Scrub, SW Mount Garnet , 18 ° 059S, 144 ° 519E, Apr. 10–14, 1978, in litter (V. Davies, R. Raven, QMB lost), 1♀ .
DISTRIBUTION: Known only from northeastern Queensland (map 18).
Wydundra percy , new species
Figures 262–266; Map 17
TYPE: Male holotype taken in gutter trap at NW Bay, South Percy Island , 21 ° 459S, 150 ° 189E, Queensland (Nov. 26, 1992 –mid Apr. 1993; G. Monteith, G. Thompson, D. Cook, H. Janetzki), deposited in QMB ( S27509 View Materials ) .
ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a noun in apposition taken from the type locality.
DIAGNOSIS: Males resemble those of W. gully but have smaller, subequal lobes on the terminal apophysis (fig. 263). Females have not been collected with males, and are matched here on the basis of geography; they have a wide, triangular anterior epigynal margin and relatively short epigynal projections (fig. 265); the right and left epigynal ducts are widely separated (fig. 266).
MALE: Total length 3.66. Carapace 1.68 long, 1.58 wide, 0.58 high, length/width 1.06; sternum 0.98 long, 0.98 wide, length/width 1.00; abdomen 1.98 long, 1.20 wide; coxa I 0.58 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.97: 0.90:1.07. Carapace, sternum, chelicerae, legs orange; endites, labium orange, distally pale; abdomen gray, dorsally with weak orange scutum, small, pale spot in front of spinnerets, venter pale, epigastric area orange. AME elevated; eye group width 0.76 of caput width; AME 0.19; ALE 0.14; PME 0.20; PLE 0.12; AME–AME 0.02; AME–ALE 0.02; PME– PME 0.03; PME–PLE 0.04; ALE–PLE 0.02; eye group AME–PME 0.38; AME–AME 0.40; PME–PME 0.44. Clypeus 0.08 high. Abdomen covered with dark, slender, recumbent scales; ALS 0.44 of abdominal length, more than their diameter apart. Tarsi I–IV ventrally with two rows of short, stout setae. Palp (figs. 262–264): conductor originating prolaterally; median apophysis about twice as long as wide, caneshaped; terminal apophysis with two subequal lobes, medially situated; sperm duct semicircular; embolus long, thin, semicircular, embolar base separated from tegulum, with short, triangular, basal embolar projection; tibia about 1.8–2.0 times as long as wide, retrolateral tibial apophysis triangular.
FEMALE: Total length 5.26. Carapace 2.06 long, 2.00 wide, 0.62 high, length/width 1.03; sternum 1.24 long, 1.16 wide, length/ width 1.07; abdomen 3.20 long, 1.52 wide; coxa I 0.62 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.97:0.93:1.19. Coloration as in male but without scutum. Eye group width 0.72 of caput width; AME 0.21; PME 0.22; PME– PLE 0.06; ALE–PLE 0.04; eye group AME– PME 0.46; AME–AME 0.44. Clypeus 0.06 high. Palpal femur with five long, ventral setae, tarsus with small claw, three tiny teeth. Epigynum (figs. 265, 266) with wide anterior margin, beak-shaped anterior epigynal hood; posterior margin with short, triangular, anteriorly blunt projections; epigynal ducts coiled, spermathecae about their diameter apart, globular.
OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: Queensland: Carlisle Island, Whitsunday Group , 20 ° 479S, 149 ° 179E, Dec. 12–19, 1986 (M. Bennie, QMB S64810 View Materials ), 1 Oi ; Homevale , 21 ° 249S, 148 ° 339E, Apr. 1–7, 1975, litter (R. Kohout, V. Davies, QMB S64811 View Materials ), 1 Oi ; 5 km S Moranbah , 22 ° 029S, 148 ° 039E, Dec. 20, 1997 – Apr. 26, 1998, flight intercept, bendee scrub, elev. 240 m (G. Monteith, QMB S42472 View Materials ), 1♀ GoogleMaps ; 7 km NNE Mount Bluffkin , 22 ° 369S, 149 ° 149E, Dec. 19, 2000 – Mar. 25, 2001, pitfall, brigalow, elev. 160 m (D. Cook, G. Monteith, QMB S39992 View Materials ), 1 Oi ; Shute Harbour , 20 ° 189S, 148 ° 479E, Feb. 16, 1986, vine scrub on rock (R. Raven, J. Gallon, QMB S9966 View Materials ), 1 Oi .
DISTRIBUTION: Known only from mideastern Queensland (map 17).
Wydundra gully , new species
Figures 267–271; Map 18
TYPE: Female holotype taken in pitfall trap in open forest at an elevation of 240 m at Nipping Gully , site 3, 25 ° 419S, 151 ° 259E, Queensland (Dec. 18, 1998 – Jan. 26, 1989; G. Monteith, C. Gough), deposited in QMB ( S49894 View Materials ) .
ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a noun in apposition taken from the type habitat.
DIAGNOSIS: Females resemble those of W. windsor in having long, anteriorly narrowed epigynal projections, but differ in having a narrower anterior epigynal margin (fig. 270) and transversely oriented anterior epigynal ducts (fig. 271). Males have not been collected with females, and are matched here on the basis of geography; they resemble those of W. percy but have larger prolateral and smaller retrolateral lobes on the terminal apophysis (fig. 268).
MALE: Total length 4.20. Carapace 1.80 long, 1.62 wide, 0.76 high, length/width 1.11; sternum 1.02 long, 0.96 wide, length/width 1.07; abdomen 2.40 long, 1.20 wide; coxa I 0.60 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:1.00:0.83:1.07. Carapace, sternum, chelicerae, legs orange; endites, labium orange, distally pale; abdomen gray, dorsally with weak orange scutum, small, pale spot in front of spinnerets, venter pale, epigastric area orange. AME elevated; eye group width 0.81 of caput width; AME 0.20; ALE 0.14; PME 0.20; PLE 0.14; AME–AME 0.04; AME– ALE 0.02; PME–PME 0.04; PME–PLE 0.04; ALE–PLE 0.04; eye group AME–PME 0.42; AME–AME 0.44; PME–PME 0.42. Clypeus 0.10 high. Abdomen covered with dark, slender, recumbent scales; ALS 0.43 of abdominal length, more than their diameter apart, with long, triangular spines. Tarsi III, IV ventrally with two rows of strong, stout setae. Palp (figs. 267–269): conductor originating prodistally; median apophysis ventrally excavated, with pointed tip; terminal apophysis with larger prolateral, smaller retrolateral lobes, medially situated; sperm duct semicircular; embolus long, thin, semicircular, embolar base separated from tegulum, with tiny, triangular, basal embolar projection; tibia about 1.8–2.0 times as long as wide, retrolateral tibial apophysis triangular, with additional small basal hook.
FEMALE: Total length 5.08. Carapace 1.84 long, 1.72 wide, 0.68 high, length/width 1.07; sternum 1.14 long, 1.08 wide, length/ width 1.05; abdomen 3.24 long, 1.60 wide; coxa I 0.62 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.96:0.93:1.06. Coloration as in male but without scutum. Eye group width 0.79 of caput width; AME 0.18; eye group AME– PME 0.4; AME–AME 0.4; PME–PME 44. Clypeus 0.08 high. ALS 0.36 of abdominal length. Palpal femur with four long, ventral setae, tarsus with small claw. Epigynum (figs. 270, 271) with two small anterolateral hood-shaped openings; posterior margin with long, anteriorly rounded projections; epigynal ducts short, in transverse position, spermathecae contiguous, sausage-shaped, twisted, in horizontal position, with two dorsal diverticula.
OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: Queensland : 8 km N Ambrose, 23 ° 439S, 150 ° 569E, Dec. 15, 1999 – Mar. 20, 2000, pitfall, vine scrub, elev. 20 m (G., S. Monteith, QMB S59418 View Materials ), 1 Oi ; Bushley Station , 23 ° 329S, 150 ° 159E, Oct. 20, 1990 – Mar. 21, 1991, open forest pitfall (D. Wallace, R. Raven, K. Williams, QMB S32375 View Materials ), 1 Oi ; Cabbage Tree Creek , 25 ° 279S, 150 ° 019E, June 20, 1996 (P. Lawless, QMB S59355 View Materials ), 1♀ ; north corner, Isla Gorge National Park , 25 ° 109S, 150 ° 019E, Dec. 15, 1997 – Mar. 4, 1998, vine scrub intercept trap, elev. 240 m (G. Monteith, D. Cook, QMB S42447 View Materials ), 1 Oi ; 3 km SSE Mount Gavial , 23 ° 379S, 150 ° 299E, Dec. 18, 1998 – Mar. 14, 1999, intercept, open forest, elev. 450 m (D. Cook, QMB S50603 View Materials ), 1♀ ; Mount Gayndah , 25 ° 359S, 151 ° 329E, Nov. 16, 2000 (N. Platnick, R. Raven, B. Baehr, AMNH), 1♀ ; ‘‘ Separation ,’’ 8 mi NE Duaringa, 23 ° 359S, 149 ° 479E, June 12, 1994, pitfall (D. Wallace, A. Smith, QMB S59559 View Materials ), 1♀ ; Taroom District , Nathan Gorge, 25 ° 279S, 150 ° 089E, Nov. 13, 1996 – Jan. 13, 1997, pitfall, riverine forest (P. Lawless, QMB S37074 View Materials , 37109 View Materials ), 1 Oi, 1♀ .
DISTRIBUTION: Known only from southeastern Queensland (map 18).
Wydundra carinda , new species
Figures 20, 246, 272–276; Map 18
TYPE: Female holotype taken in pitfall trap in Eucalyptus populnea patch on Carinda-Brewarrina Road , 2.4 km W of Ginghet Station, 30 ° 259S, 147 ° 239E, New South Wales (Nov. 25–Dec. 15, 1999; L. Wilkie, R. Harris, T. Moulds), deposited in AMS ( KS72637 ) .
ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a noun in apposition taken from the type locality.
DIAGNOSIS: Males resemble those of W. osbourne but have a longer embolus (figs. 272, 273); females have a sinuous anterior epigynal margin and medially separated epigynal projections (fig. 275); the highly coiled spermathecae are also distinctive (fig. 276).
MALE: Total length 5.18. Carapace 2.10 long, 2.06 wide, 0.62 high, length/width 1.02; sternum 1.24 long, 1.22 wide, length/width 1.01; abdomen 3.08 long, 1.52 wide; coxa I 0.76 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.97:0.92:1.08. Carapace, chelicerae, legs orange brown; sternum orange, with darker lateral margins; endites, labium orange brown, distally pale; abdomen pale gray, dorsally with weak orange scutum, small, pale spot in front of spinnerets, venter pale, epigastric area orange. Carapace weakly covered with gray, recumbent scales. AME elevated; eye group width 0.74 of caput width; AME 0.24; ALE 0.16; PME 0.20; PLE 0.14; AME–AME 0.02; AME–ALE 0.04; PME–PME 0.06; PME–PLE 0.08; ALE–PLE 0.04; eye group AME–PME 0.48; AME–AME 0.50; PME–PME 0.48. Clypeus 0.12 high. Abdomen covered with gray, recumbent scales; ALS 0.38 of abdominal length, more than their diameter apart, with long, triangular spines. Tarsi I–IV ventrally with two rows of short, stout setae. Palp (figs. 272–274): cymbium long, slender, at least 2.2 times longer than wide, tip extremely elongate; conductor originating prodistally, membranous, long, spatulate, with blunt tip; median apophysis about twice as long as wide, cane-shaped; terminal apophysis absent; embolus long, thin, semicircular, embolar base separated from tegulum, situated retrolaterally; tibia dorsally slightly excavated, retrolateral tibial apophysis long, triangular.
FEMALE: Total length 6.28. Carapace 2.40 long, 2.40 wide, 0.70 high, length/width 1.00; sternum 1.44 long, 1.30 wide, length/ width 1.10; abdomen 3.88 long, 2.20 wide; coxa I 0.86 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.95:0.93:1.11. Coloration as in males but without scutum. Eye group width 0.67 of caput width; AME 0.22; PME 0.22; PLE 0.16; AME–AME 0.04; PME–PME 0.04; PME–PLE 0.10; eye group AME–PME 0.50; AME–AME 0.48. Clypeus 0.10 high. ALS 0.42 of abdominal length. Palpal femur with seven long, ventral setae, tarsus with small claw, three tiny teeth. Epigynum (figs. 275, 276) with inverted u-shaped anterior margin; posterior margin with long, triangular, medially invaginated, anteriorly blunt projections; epigynal ducts long, irregularly curved, spermathecae about their diameter apart, sausage-shaped, highly coiled, in v-shaped position.
OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: New South Wales: Coocoran Lake , 10 km N Lightning Ridge, 29 ° 249S, 147 ° 539E, Oct. 17, 1997 (D. Hirst, SAM NN11743 View Materials ), 1♀ ; Darling River Banks, Tintinalogy Station, Menindee , 32 ° 059S, 142 ° 499E, Apr. 6, 1981 (D. Hirst, SAM NN22285 View Materials ), 1♀ ; Girilambone Road, 5.4 km S junction with Monkey Bridge , 30 ° 549S, 147 ° 049E, Nov. 23–Dec. 13, 1999, Casuarina cristata patch pitfall (L. Wilkie, R. Harris, T. Moulds, AMS KS72636 ), 1♀ ; Gubatta , 33 ° 329S, 146 ° 319E, Dec. 6–14, 1999, pitfall, spinifex (D. Driscoll, QMB S52886 View Materials ), 1♀ ; Gubatta , 33 ° 329S, 146 ° 329E, Dec. 6–14, 1999, pitfall, grazed spinifex (D. Driscoll, QMB S52597 View Materials ), 2♀ ; lower footslopes, Loxley Station , ca. 37 km NW Tottenham, 32 ° 049S, 147 ° 019E, Nov. 1–6, 1999, pitfall (D. Shelley, AMS KS72638 ), 1♀ GoogleMaps ; Mullingar Station , Lower Murray-Darling region, 33 ° 219S, 142 ° 289E, Mar. 8– 12, 1999, black box woodland pitfall (M. LeBreton, AMS KS66587 ), 1♀ ; Taleeban , 33 ° 539S, 146 ° 259E, Nov. 3–10, 1999, pitfall, roadside spinifex (D. Driscoll, QMB S53527), 1♀ ; Taleeban, 33 ° 569S, 146 ° 289E, Nov. 3–8, 1999, pitfall, no spinifex (D. Driscoll, QMB S53933 View Materials ), 1 Oi. South Australia: 3 km N Tomahawk Dam, Danggali Conservation Park, 33 ° 209S, 140 ° 439E, Nov. 26, 1996, pitfall (D. Hirst, SAM NN11808 View Materials ), 1 Oi .
DISTRIBUTION: Known only from South Australia and New South Wales (map 18).
Wydundra gunbiyarrmi , new species
Figures 277–281; Map 19
TYPE: Female holotype taken in sandstone cavern system at Gunbiyarrmi, Arnhemland , ca. 13 ° 109S, 134 ° 309E, Northern Territory (Aug. 30, 1993; Webber), deposited in MNT ( A002965 ) .
ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a noun in apposition taken from the type locality.
DIAGNOSIS: Females have a relatively narrow anterior epigynal margin and very wide epigynal projections (fig. 280); the spermathecae are recessed under a wide flange (fig. 281). Males have not been collected with females but are matched by geography and their similarities to those of W. osbourne (despite their differences in abdominal setation); they differ from males of that species in the wider median apophysis (figs. 278, 279).
MALE: Total length 6.88. Carapace 2.84 long, 2.60 wide, 0.88 high, length/width 1.09; sternum 1.48 long, 1.44 wide, length/width 1.02; abdomen 4.04 long, 2.00 wide; coxa I 1.04 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.88:0.84:1.04. Carapace, sternum orange, with darker lateral margins; chelicerae, legs orange; endites, labium orange, distally pale; abdomen gray, venter pale, epigastric area orange. Carapace weakly covered with shiny, slim, recumbent scales. AME elevated; eye group width 0.7 of caput width; AME 0.27; ALE 0.20; PME 0.26; PLE 0.18; AME– AME 0.04; AME–ALE 0.04; PME–PME 0.04; PME–PLE 0.04; ALE–PLE 0.06; eye group AME–PME 0.56; AME–AME 0.58; PME–PME 0.56. Clypeus 0.12 high. Abdomen covered with dark, slender, recumbent scales; ALS 0.41 of abdominal length, more than their diameter apart. Tarsi I–IV ventrally with two rows of longer setae, metatarsi I, II ventrally with two rows of longer setae. Palp (figs. 277–279): conductor originating distally, membranous, long, spat- ulate; median apophysis short, ventrally excavated, with two distal tips; terminal apophysis absent; embolus long, thin, semicircular, embolar base separated from tegulum, situated basally, with tiny, triangular, basal embolar projection; tibia about 1.8–2.0 times as long as wide, dorsally slightly excavated, retrolateral tibial apophysis short, triangular.
FEMALE: Total length 3.74. Carapace 1.74 long, 1.64 wide, 0.62 high, length/width 1.06; sternum 0.90 long, 0.98 wide, length/ width 1.00; abdomen 2.00 long, 1.26 wide; coxa I 0.66 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.97:0.88:1.06. Body, legs pale. Carapace weakly covered with shiny, slim, recumbent scales. Eye group width 0.92 of caput width; AME 0.14; ALE 0.12; PME 0.16; PLE 0.12; AME–AME 0.04; AME–ALE 0.02; PME– PME 0.04; PME–PLE 0.04; ALE–PLE 0.02; eye group AME–PME 0.34; AME–AME 0.32; PME–PME 0.34. Clypeus 0.04 high. Abdomen covered with gray, plumose setae; ALS 0.55 of abdominal length, more than their diameter apart. Tarsus I with two rows of short, stout setae, other tarsi broken off. Palpal femur with six long, ventral setae. Epigynum (figs. 280, 281): atrium with narrow, rounded anterior margin; posterior margin with long, triangular, anteriorly blunt projections; epigynal ducts long, irregularly
curved, spermathecae contiguous, sausageshaped, twisted, in horizontal position.
OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: Northern Territory: Daly River, 14 ° 189S, 131 ° 399E, July 12, 1998 (O. Price, MNT A001562), 1Oi.
DISTRIBUTION: Known only from the Northern Territory (map 19).
Wydundra solo , new species
Figures 282–286; Map 19
TYPE: Female holotype taken in dry pitfall trap at Woodleigh Station , 26 ° 129S, 114 ° 259E, Western Australia (Oct. 9–14, 1994; M. Harvey), deposited in WAM (T45259) .
ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is an arbitrary combination of letters.
DIAGNOSIS: Males can easily be recognized by the short retrolateral tibial apophysis and more proximal dorsal apophysis (fig. 284), females by the anteriorly elongated epigynal ducts (fig. 286).
MALE: Total length 5.92. Carapace 2.68 long, 2.48 wide, 0.90 high, length/width 1.08; sternum 1.52 long, 1.28 wide, length/width 1.18; abdomen 3.24 long, 1.76 wide; coxa I 0.92 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.83:0.80:1.07. Carapace orange brown, with dark filigree net pattern; sternum orange, with darker lateral margins; chelicerae grayish orange; endites, labium orange brown, distally pale; legs orange brown; abdomen gray, epigastric area grayish orange. Carapace weakly covered with shiny, slim, recumbent scales. AME elevated; eye group width 0.69 of caput width; AME 0.24; ALE 0.16; PME 0.24; PLE 0.16; AME–AME 0.06; AME–ALE 0.02; PME–PME 0.06; PME–PLE 0.06; ALE–PLE 0.04; eye group AME–PME 0.54; AME–AME 0.54; PME– PME 0.54. Clypeus 0.12 high. Abdomen covered with gray, recumbent scales; ALS 0.43 of abdominal length, about half their diameter apart. Tarsi I–IV ventrally with two rows of short, stout setae; tarsi III, IV with cuticular cracks at about three-quarters of their length. Palp (figs. 282–284): conductor originating prolaterally, membranous, spatulate; median apophysis large, transversal, with small median hook; terminal apophysis cup-shaped, with sharp tip, prolaterally situated; sperm duct semicircular; embolus thin, semicircular, embolar base hidden behind terminal apophysis, situated prolaterally; tibia about 1.8–2.0 times as long as wide, retrolateral tibial apophysis narrow, with bent tip.
FEMALE: Total length 5.96. Carapace 2.44 long, 2.36 wide, 0.90 high, length/width 1.03; sternum 1.44 long, length/width 1.12; abdomen 3.52 long, 2.16 wide; coxa I 0.92 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.84:0.82:1.07. Coloration as in male. Eye group width 0.67 of caput width; ALE 0.18; PME 0.22; PLE 0.18; eye group AME– PME 0.52; PME–PME 0.52. Clypeus 0.10 high. ALS 0.41 of abdominal length. Palpal femur with seven long, ventral setae. Epigynum (figs. 285, 286) with inverted u-shaped anterior margin; posterior margin with long, triangular, anteriorly pointed projections; epigynal ducts in x-shaped position, spermathecae about their diameter apart, oval, twisted, with one dorsal diverticulum.
OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: Western Australia: Woodleigh Station, 26 ° 129S, 114 ° 329E, Aug. 22–Oct. 11, 1994, pitfall (M. Harvey, WAM T45258), 1Oi.
DISTRIBUTION: Known only from Western Australia (map 19).
Wydundra drysdale , new species
Figures 255, 256; Map 19
TYPE: Female holotype taken on floor at night at Drysdale River Station , 15 ° 429S, 126 ° 239E, Western Australia (July 18, 1993; A. Longbottom), deposited in WAM (T45281) .
ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a noun in apposition taken from the type locality.
DIAGNOSIS: Females can easily be recognized by the sinuous epigynal projections (fig. 255).
MALE: Unknown.
FEMALE: Total length 6.88. Carapace 2.72 long, 2.56 wide, 0.76 high, length/width 1.06; sternum 1.52 long, 1.48 wide, length/width 1.03; abdomen 4.16 long, 2.02 wide; coxa I 1.06 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.90:0.86:1.03. Carapace, sternum orange, with darker lateral margins; chelicerae, legs orange; endites, labium orange brown, distally pale; abdomen gray, small, pale spot in front of spinnerets, venter pale, booklungs orange. Carapace weakly covered with gray,
plumose setae. AME elevated; eye group width 0.67 of caput width; AME 0.25; ALE 0.16; PME 0.24; PLE 0.16; AME–AME 0.06; AME–ALE 0.04; PME–PME 0.04; PME– PLE 0.04; ALE–PLE 0.08; eye group AME– PME 0.56; AME–AME 0.56; PME–PME 0.58. Clypeus 0.12 high. Abdomen covered with dark, slightly plumose setae; ALS 0.47 of
abdominal length, more than their diameter apart. Tarsi I–IV ventrally with two rows of short, stout setae. Palpal femur with nine long, ventral setae, tarsus with small claw, three tiny teeth. Epigynum (figs. 255, 256) with long, sinuous, anteriorly pointed, posterior projections; epigynal ducts long, coiled, spermathecae widely separated, globular.
OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: Western Australia: Drysdale River Station, 15 ° 429S, 126 ° 239E, July 24, 1993, on floor at night (A. Longbottom, WAM T45282), 1♀.
DISTRIBUTION: Known only from Western Australia (map 19).
Wydundra newcastle , new species
Figures 287–291; Map 20
TYPE: Female holotype taken in pitfall trap E of Georgetown, Newcastle Range , 18 ° 189S, 143 ° 329E, Queensland (Feb. 20– June 29, 2002; J. Hasenpusch), deposited in QMB ( S64956 View Materials ) .
ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a noun in apposition taken from the type locality.
DIAGNOSIS: Males and females have not been collected together but are tentatively matched here on the basis of their respective similarities to W. gully (males share a vshaped embolar base, females relatively narrow epigynal projections), despite their differences in coloration and abdominal setation. Males can be distinguished by the retrolaterally acuminate terminal apophysis (fig. 288), females by the extremely narrow epigynal projections (fig. 290).
MALE: Total length 3.74. Carapace 1.62 long, 1.48 wide, 0.52 high, length/width 1.09; sternum 0.94 long, 0.88 wide, length/width 1.07; abdomen 2.12 long, 0.90 wide; coxa I 0.56 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.89:0.78:1.07. Carapace, sternum, mouthparts, legs pale yellow; abdomen pale gray, with small, pale spot in front of spinnerets, venter pale. Eye group width 0.74 of caput width; AME 0.17; ALE 0.12; PME 0.18; PLE 0.12; AME–AME 0.02; AME–ALE 0.02; PME–PME 0.06; PME– PLE 0.02; ALE–PLE 0.02; eye group AME– PME 0.34; AME–AME 0.36; PME–PME 0.38. Clypeus 0.06 high. Abdomen covered with dark, slender, recumbent scales; ALS 0.46 of abdominal length, about their di- ameter apart. Palp (figs. 287–289): median apophysis ventrally excavated, with pointed tip; terminal apophysis divided into two parts, with triangular prolateral, blunt retrolateral parts; sperm duct semicircular; embolus thin, semicircular, embolar base separated from tegulum, with tiny, triangular, basal embolar projection; tibia about 1.8–2.0 times as long as wide, retrolateral tibial apophysis long, with bent tip; femur ventrally incrassate.
FEMALE: Total length 5.64. Carapace 2.36 long, 2.36 wide, 0.50 high, length/width 1.00; sternum 1.38 long, 1.24 wide, length/ width 1.11; abdomen 3.28 long, 1.92 wide; coxa I 0.82 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.97:0.87:1.07. Carapace orange brown with dark margins; sternum, chelicerae orange; endites, labium orange, distally pale; legs orange brown; abdomen gray, venter pale gray. Carapace weakly covered with gray, recumbent scales. AME elevated; eye group width 0.7 of caput width; AME 0.24; ALE 0.18; PME 0.24; PLE 0.16; AME–AME 0.02; AME–ALE 0.04; PME–PME 0.01; PME–PLE 0.04; ALE–PLE 0.06; eye group AME–PME 0.52; AME–AME 0.54; PME– PME 0.5. Clypeus 0.10 high. Cheliceral promargin, retromargin with three tiny teeth. Abdomen covered with gray, recumbent scales; ALS 0.45 of abdominal length, more than their diameter apart. Tarsi I–IV ventrally with two rows of short, stout setae. Palpal femur with nine long, ventral setae. Epigynum (figs. 290, 291): atrium broadly triangular, with rounded anterior margin, laterally constricted; posterior margin with long, extremely narrow projections; epigynal ducts short, in inverted v-shaped position, spermathecae about their diameter apart, globular.
OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: Queensland: Magnetic Island , 19 ° 089S, 146 ° 509E, July 1992 (J. Wunderlich, QMB S34482 View Materials ), 1Oi ; Marsupial Creek, 94 km W Georgetown, 18 ° 169S, 142 ° 419E, May 19, 1999– Jan. 11, 2000, pitfall, elev. 200 m (J., P. Hasenpusch, QMB S61038 View Materials ), 1♀ ; Thatch Creek , 19 ° 069S, 145 ° 189E, Dec. 1, 1992 – Apr. 14, 1993, pitfall, dry eucalypt woodland (R., J., S. Raven, P., E. Lawless, QMB S64955 View Materials ), 1♀ .
DISTRIBUTION: Known only from northern Queensland (map 20).
Wydundra jabiru , new species
Figures 292–296; Map 20
TYPES: Male holotype and female allotype from Jabiru , 12 ° 409S, 132 ° 549E, Northern Territory (July 5–9, 1977; R. Pengilley), deposited in MNT (male A003562, female A003563) .
ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a noun in apposition taken from the type locality.
DIAGNOSIS: Males can be recognized by the dorsally curved retrolateral tibial apophysis (fig. 294), females by the long, narrow epigynal ducts (figs. 295, 296).
MALE: Total length 2.74. Carapace 1.34 long, 1.20 wide, 0.50 high, length/width 1.12; sternum 0.80 long, 0.78 wide, length/width 1.03; abdomen 1.40 long, 0.80 wide; coxa I 0.42 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.95:0.85:1.14. Cephalothorax, legs pale orange; abdomen pale gray, venter pale. Eye group width 0.78 of caput width; AME 0.14; ALE 0.12; PME 0.18; PLE 0.12; AME–AME 0.02; AME–ALE 0.02; PME–PME 0.01; PME–PLE 0.02; ALE–PLE 0.02; eye group AME–PME 0.32; AME–AME 0.30; PME– PME 0.36. Clypeus 0.07 high. Abdomen covered with shiny, cinnamon, recumbent scales; ALS 0.47 of abdominal length, more than their diameter apart. Tarsi III, IV ventrally with two rows of strong, stout setae. Male palp (figs 292–294): tegular apophyses, embolus situated on distal half of tegulum; median apophysis ventrally excavated; terminal apophysis long, triangular, with medially bent tip, prolaterally situated; sperm duct u-shaped; embolus finger-shaped, with sharp tip, embolar base separated from tegulum; retrolateral tibial apophysis bold, curved, with lateral concavity; femur with ventral process.
FEMALE: Total length 4.62. Carapace 1.98 long, 1.92 wide, 0.60 high, length/width 1.03; sternum 1.20 long, 1.06 wide, length/ width 1.13; abdomen 2.64 long, 1.56 wide; coxa I 0.70 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.91:0.83:1.11. Coloration as in male. AME elevated; eye group width 0.73 of caput width; AME 0.22; ALE 0.14; PME 0.22; PLE 0.14; PME–PME 0.02; PME–PLE 0.04; ALE–PLE 0.04; eye group AME–PME 0.48; AME–AME 0.46; PME–PME 0.48. Clypeus 0.09 high. ALS 0.50 of abdominal length. Legs broken off. Palpal femur with seven strong, ventral setae. Epigynum (figs. 295, 296) with inverted v-shaped anterior epigynal hood; posterior margin with long, anteriorly blunt projections; epigynal ducts long, thin, parallel, in m-shaped position, spermathecae widely separated, globular.
OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: Northern Territory: Tindal, 14 ° 309S, 132 ° 239E, July 6, 1977, light (W. Vestjens, MNT A002963), 1Oi.
DISTRIBUTION: Known only from the type locality in the Northern Territory (map 20).
Wydundra cooper , new species
Figures 297–301; Map 20
TYPES: Male holotype and female allotype from Cullyamurra Waterhole, Cooper Creek , 27 ° 429S, 140 ° 519E, South Australia (Oct. 25, 1991; D. Hirst), deposited in SAM (male NN11751, female NN11752) .
ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a noun in apposition taken from the type locality.
DIAGNOSIS: Males resemble those of W. kalamurina in having two retrolateral tibial apophyses, but can easily be recognized by the prolaterally directed projection on the embolar base (figs. 297, 298); females can be recognized by the narrow, elevated epigynal scape (fig. 300).
MALE: Total length 4.18. Carapace 1.80 long, 1.76 wide, 0.74 high, length/width 1.02; sternum 1.12 long, 1.10 wide, length/width 1.02; abdomen 2.38 long, 1.42 wide; coxa I 0.68 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.97:0.94:1.03. Body pale, epigastric area orange; legs cinnamon brown. Carapace weakly covered with shiny, slim, recumbent scales. AME elevated; eye group width 0.79 of caput width; AME 0.22; ALE 0.16; PME 0.20; PLE 0.16; AME–AME 0.02; AME–ALE 0.02; PME–PME 0.06; PME–PLE 0.02; ALE–PLE 0.04; eye group AME–PME 0.44; AME–AME 0.46; PME–PME 0.44. Clypeus 0.06 high. Abdomen covered with shiny, cinnamon, recumbent scales; ALS 0.40 of abdominal length, about their diameter apart. Tarsi I–IV ventrally with two rows of short, stout setae; tarsi III, IV with cuticular cracks at about three-quarters of their length. Palp (figs. 297–299): conductor originating distally, spatulate, with triangular tip; median apophysis short, wide, ventrally excavated; sperm duct straight; embolus long, semicircular; terminal apophysis absent; embolar base separated from tegulum, with small, conical, projection, prolaterally situated; tibia about 1.5 times as long as wide, retrolateral tibial apophysis divided into two tegular apophyses, ventral one triangular.
FEMALE: Total length 5.22. Carapace 1.98 long, 1.90 wide, 0.68 high, length/width 1.04; sternum 1.18 long, 1.12 wide, length/ width 1.05; abdomen 3.24 long, 2.00 wide; coxa I 0.68 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.97:0.94:1.12. Coloration as in male. Eye group width 0.72 of caput width; AME 0.2; AME–AME 0.04; PME–PME 0.04; PME–PLE 0.04; AME–AME 0.44; PME– PME 0.42. Clypeus 0.06 high. ALS 0.31 of abdominal length. Palpal femur with six long, ventral setae. Epigynum (figs. 300, 301): atrium large, rectangular, laterally constricted, with narrow, elevated epigynal scape; epigynal ducts long, paramedian, sinuous, spermathecae contiguous, sausageshaped, twisted, in horizontal position, with one dorsal diverticulum.
OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: New South Wales: Sturt National Park , 29 ° 029S, 141 ° 419E, Sept. 24, 1997, pitfalls, sandplains (M. Gillings, AMS KS79191 , 79208 ), 2 Oi ; Sturt National Park, 29 ° 169S, 142 ° 179E, Sept. 23, 1997, pitfalls, tablelands (A. Holmes, AMS KS78635 , 78657 ), 2 Oi. South Australia: Coongie Lake , 27 ° 129S, 140 ° 109E, Oct. 27–29, 1995, pitfall, sand dune (D. Hirst, SAM NN11757 View Materials ), 1♀ ; Cullyamurra Waterhole, Cooper Creek , 27 ° 429S, 140 ° 519E, Sept. 21–24, 1990, pitfall (J. Shaw, SAM NN11753 View Materials ), 1♀ ; Toolache Waterhole region , 28 ° 219S, 140 ° 259E, Sept. 1983 (M. Thompson, G. Medlin, SAM N1985 View Materials /120), 1♀ .
DISTRIBUTION: Known only from South Australia and New South Wales (map 20).
Wydundra kalamurina , new species
Figures 302–306; Map 21
TYPES: Male holotype and female allotype taken in pitfall traps on sand dunes 1 km E of Rat Hole Yard, Kalamurina Station , 27 ° 569S, 138 ° 009E, South Australia (Oct. 2–8, 1999; D. Hirst), deposited in SAM (male NN11755, female NN11756) .
ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a noun in apposition taken from the type locality.
DIAGNOSIS: Males resemble those of Wydundra moolooloo in lacking a prolateral projection on the embolar base, but that base is wider (figs. 302, 304); females lack an elevated epigynal scape (fig. 305) and have parallel, longitudinal paramedian epigynal ducts (fig. 306).
MALE: Total length 4.12. Carapace 1.56 long, 1.50 wide, 0.64 high, length/width 1.04; sternum 0.94 long, 0.94 wide, length/width 1.00; abdomen 2.56 long, 1.36 wide; coxa I 0.56 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.96:0.92:1.10. Body, legs pale yellow. AME elevated; eye group width 0.77 of caput width; AME 0.18; ALE 0.14; PME 0.18; PLE 0.14; AME–AME 0.02; AME–ALE 0.02; PME–PME 0.06; PME–PLE 0.02; ALE– PLE 0.02; eye group AME–PME 0.38; AME–AME 0.38; PME–PME 0.40. Clypeus 0.06 high. Abdomen covered with shiny, recumbent scales; ALS 0.35 of abdominal length, more than their diameter apart. Tarsi III, IV ventrally with two rows of strong, stout setae. Palp (figs. 302–304): cymbium retrolaterally straight; median apophysis small, ventrally excavated; terminal apophysis absent; sperm duct weakly s-shaped; embolus long, semicircular, embolar base separated from tegulum, situated prolaterally; tibia about 1.5 times as long as wide, retrolateral tibial apophysis divided into two tegular apophyses, ventral one rectangular.
FEMALE: Total length 5.10. Carapace 1.94 long, 1.96 wide, 0.72 high, length/width 0.98; sternum 1.18 long, 1.16 wide, length/width 1.01; abdomen 3.16 long, 1.44 wide; coxa I 0.68 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.97:0.94:1.15. Coloration as in male. AME 0.20; PME 0.20; AME–AME 0.04; PME–PME 0.08; PME–PLE 0.04; eye group AME–PME 0.44; AME–AME 0.44; PME– PME 0.44. Clypeus 0.08 high. Palpal femur with seven thin, ventral setae. Epigynum (figs. 305, 306): atrium large, rectangular, with v-shaped median ledge; epigynal ducts parallel, paramedian, spermathecae contiguous, sausage-shaped, twisted, in horizontal position.
OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: South Australia: Lake Ngapakaldi , 150 km N Marree, 28 ° 189S, 138 ° 169E, Aug. 5, 1995 (J. Thurmer, SAM NN11750 View Materials ), 1Oi ; E shore, Lake Ngapakaldi, Tirari Desert , 28 ° 189S, 138 ° 169E, Aug. 6, 1984 (D. Lacis, SAM N1989 View Materials /125), 1♀ ; 3 km NE Rat Hole Yard, Kalamurina Station , 27 ° 549S, 137 ° 589E, Oct. 2–8, 1999, pitfall (D. Hirst, SAM NN11754 View Materials ), 1Oi .
DISTRIBUTION: Known only from South Australia (map 21).
Wydundra moolooloo , new species
Figures 307–311; Map 22
TYPES: Male holotype and female allotype taken in pitfall trap 4.2 km SSE of North Moolooloo Station, 30 ° 409S, 138 ° 329E, South Australia (Dec. 9–12, 1997), deposited in SAM (male NN11745, female NN11746).
ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a noun in apposition taken from the type locality.
DIAGNOSIS: Males resemble those of Wydundra kalamurina in lacking a prolateral projection on the embolar base, but have the base much narrower than in that species (figs. 307, 308); females lack an elevated epigynal scape (fig. 310) and have sinuous, recurved paramedian epigynal ducts and narrow spermathecae (fig. 311).
MALE: Total length 3.54. Carapace 1.50 long, 1.48 wide, 0.44 high, length/width 1.01; sternum 0.88 long, 0.88 wide, length/width 1; abdomen 2.04 long, 1 wide; coxa I 0.56 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.96: 0.89:1.03. Body pale, epigastric area orange; legs pale, cinnamon brown. Carapace weakly covered with shiny, slim, recumbent scales. AME elevated; eye group width 0.76 of caput width; AME 0.14; ALE 0.12; PME 0.14; PLE 0.12; AME–AME 0.06; AME–ALE 0.02; PME–PME 0.06; PME–PLE 0.02; ALE– PLE 0.02; eye group AME–PME 0.32; AME–AME 0.34; PME–PME 0.34. Clypeus 0.06 high. Abdomen covered with shiny, cinnamon, recumbent scales; ALS 0.44 of abdominal length, more than their diameter apart. Tarsi III, IV ventrally with two rows of stout setae. Palp (figs. 307–309): cymbium retrolaterally straight; conductor originating distally, membranous, short, spatulate, with blunt tip; median apophysis small, spatulate, with small median hook; terminal apophysis absent; sperm duct semicircular; embolus long, semicircular, embolar base separated from tegulum, situated prolaterally; tibia about 1.5 times as long as wide, retrolateral tibial apophysis divided into two tegular apophyses, dorsal one bent, ventral one triangular.
FEMALE: Total length 4.76. Carapace 1.76 long, 1.70 wide, 0.56 high, length/width 1.03; sternum 1.00 long, 1.00 wide; abdomen 3.00 long, 1.56 wide; coxa I 0.58 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.96:0.93:1.13. Coloration as in male. Eye group width 0.66 of caput width; PME–PME 0.38. ALS 0.33 of abdominal length. Palpal femur with five long, ventral setae. Epigynum (figs. 310, 311): atrium large, rectangular, anterior margin with sharply pointed projection, with v-shaped median ledge; epigynal ducts paramedian, sinuous, spermathecae contiguous, sausage-shaped, twisted, in horizontal position, with one dorsal diverticulum.
OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: South Australia: 14.5 km WNW Backadinna Hill , 29 ° 089S, 135 ° 109E, Oct. 7, 1995, pitfall SAM NN11747 View Materials ), 1 Oi ; 10 km ENE Dulkaninna , 28 ° 599S, 138 ° 339E, Nov. 4, 1994, pitfall ( SAM NN11758 View Materials ), 1♀ ; 0.9 km NE Four Hills Trig, Peake Station , 28 ° 309S, 136 ° 309E, Mar. 1–5, 1996, pitfalls ( SAM NN10938 View Materials , 11749 View Materials ), 2 Oi ; 3.3 km WNW Hurdle Creek, Nilpinna Station , 28 ° 139S, 135 ° 279E, Sept. 15–20, 1996, pitfall ( SAM NN11759 View Materials ), 1♀ ; 4.6 km S Macumba Homestead, Allendale Station , 27 ° 189S, 135 ° 399E, Nov. 13– 17, 1995, pitfall ( SAM NN11748 View Materials ), 1 Oi ; 7.8 km SW Twin Hill , 29 ° 439S, 136 ° 559E, Oct. 1, 1955, pitfall ( SAM NN11761 View Materials ), 1♀ .
DISTRIBUTION: Known only from South Australia (map 22).
Wydundra neinaut , new species
Figures 312–316; Map 21
TYPES: Male holotype and female allotype taken in pitfall trap on gravel ridge 5 km S of Moranbah, 22 ° 029S, 148 ° 039E, Queensland (June 25–Dec. 20, 1997; G. Monteith, E. Kruck), deposited in QMB (male S64520, female S64521) GoogleMaps .
ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is an arbitrary combination of letters.
DIAGNOSIS: This species resembles M. octomile but males have a long, triangular basal embolar projection and a bifid embolar tip (figs. 312, 313); females have both a wider median and a wider posterior projecting epigynal ledge (fig. 315).
MALE: Total length 2.94. Carapace 1.30 long, 1.22 wide, 0.50 high, length/width 1.06; sternum 0.76 long, 0.76 wide, length/width 1; abdomen 1.64 long, 0.88 wide; coxa I 0.42 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.95:0.85:1.04. Cephalothorax pale yellow, legs pale gray, abdomen gray, dorsum with weak orange scutum, small, pale spot in front of spinnerets, venter pale. AME elevat- ed; PME oval; eye group width 0.77 of caput width; AME 0.12; ALE 0.12; PME 0.16; PLE 0.10; AME–AME 0.04; AME–ALE 0.02; PME–PME 0.02; PME–PLE 0.02; ALE– PLE 0.02; eye group AME–PME 0.32; AME–AME 0.28; PME–PME 0.34. Clypeus 0.05 high. Abdomen covered with dark, slightly plumose setae; ALS 0.39 of abdominal length, about their diameter apart. Palp (figs. 312–314): median apophysis ventrally excavated, with two distal tips; sperm duct weakly u-shaped; embolus long, with bifid tips, embolar base separated from tegulum, with long, triangular, basal embolar projection; tibia about 1.8–2.0 times as long as wide, dorsally excavated, retrolateral tibial apophysis long, triangular.
FEMALE: Total length 3.88. Carapace 1.58 long, 1.56 wide, 0.50 high, length/width 1.01; sternum 0.98 long, 0.96 wide, length/ width 1.02; abdomen 2.52 long, 1.36 wide; coxa I 0.58 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.96:0.86:1.03. Coloration as in male. Eye group width 0.71 of caput width; AME 0.13; PME 0.18; AME–AME 0.02; PME– PME 0.04; eye group AME–PME 0.36; AME–AME 0.32; PME–PME 0.36. Clypeus 0.06 high. ALS 0.37 of abdominal length. Palpal femur with seven strong, ventral setae, tarsus with small claw. Epigynum (figs. 315, 316): anterior margin arched, with two small anterior lateral hood-shaped openings, posterior margin with two wide, transverse, projecting epigynal ledges; epigynal ducts short, spermathecae about their diameter apart, sausage-shaped, twisted, in horizontal position, with two dorsal diverticula.
OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: Queensland: Dotswood , 19 ° 339S, 146 ° 139E, Aug. 1999, pitfall (T. Churchill, Woinarski, QMB S64526 View Materials , S64527 View Materials ), 3 Oi ; Foxleigh , coordinates unknown, Feb. 2, 2000, pitfall (D. Hannah, QMB S67721), 1♀ ; Mount Stuart , 23 ° 129S, 148 ° 399E, Feb. 2, 2000, pitfall (D. Hannah, QMB S67718 View Materials ), 1♀ ; Wycheproof , 23 ° 599S, 151 ° 019E, Jan. 21, 1999 (T. Churchill, QMB S64528 View Materials ), 1♀ .
DISTRIBUTION: Known only from north- and mideastern Queensland (map 21).
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