Rainbow, 1912 Bathyphantes montanus
Fauna Portal species: 7542
Bathyphantes montanus juvenile, eyes dorsal (QM W2125; Blackall Ranges, Queensland)
image: Rainbow (1912; fig. 5)
Fauna Portal Image No. 6024Diagnosis
The holotype of this species was recognised by Davies and Gallon (1986) as a juvenile Argiope (family Araneidae). It should therefore probably be considered a nomen dubium. It is here listed to complete the currently published Australian linyphiid fauna.
Status
- native
Linnean Holotype
Australia
- Queensland
Fauna Portal Records
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Publications
(1912): Araneidae from the Blackall Ranges. Memoirs of the Queensland Museum. 1: