Tasmanian Wolf Spider Kochosa tasmaniensis Framenau, Castanheira & Yoo, 2023
Fauna Portal species: 10993
Kochosa tasmaniensis male, dorsal (QVMAG 13:318; Eddystone Point, Tasmania)
Image: Framenau et al. (2023; fig. 25A)
Fauna Portal Image No. 5076Diagnosis
(after Framenau et al. 2023): Males of K. tasmaniensis can be separated from all other species in the genus by the long and thin embolus, which is distinctly waved apically. Similar to K. obelix, the embolic division has a thorn-like protrusion retrolaterally, but it is much stronger in the latter species. The epigyne of female K. tasmaniensis differs from those of all other species by the distinct posterior raised edge. In addition, K. tasmaniensis is the only species, which has a tubercle on the outer edge of the fangs in both males and females.
Status
- native
Linnean Holotype
Australia
- Tasmania
Fauna Portal Records
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Publications
(2023): The artoriine wolf spiders of Australia: the new genus Kochosa and a key to genera (Araneae: Lycosidae). Zootaxa. 5239: 301 - 357DOI