Tiny Leaf-curler Leviana minima Framenau & Kuntner, 2022

(after Framenau & Kuntner 2022): Leviana minima is the smallest of all species in the genus with all specimens 3 mm or less in total length. In contrast, no other Leviana specimen was measured less than 3.5 mm. The median apophysis of the male pedipalp is morphologically closest to L. mulieraria, as it is not broadly lobed apically, but somewhat tapers into a round tip; however, it is narrower in L. mulieraria than in L. minima. Similarly, the epigyne of L. minima is most similar to that of L. mulieraria as the atrium of both is not bulging and has distinct, narrow lateral ridges. However, the lateral edges of the epigyne are much more protruding in posterior view in L. minima than in L. mulieraria.

• native

• Queensland