Gruyere Hackle-mesh Spider
Arangina
FP-12355
Discoverer: V.W. Framenau (2023)
Fauna Portal species: 12355
Arangina FP-12355 male, dorsal (HBI N28458-30; Great Victoria Desert, Western Australia)
Image: V.W. Framenau (2023)
Fauna Portal Image No. 6099Diagnosis
This species differs from the second species in the genus on the Fauna Portal, Arangina FP-285, by the more stronger hook-shaped structure on the base of the pedipalp bulb. The female epigyne has unique V-shaped dark ridges, that can be separated further than illustrated here.
Status
- native
Fauna Portal Reference
Australia
- Western Australia
Fauna Portal Records
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