Western Australian Ground Spider
Matachiidae gen. indet.
FP-15095
Discoverer: V.W. Framenau (2026)
Fauna Portal species: 15095
Desidae gen. indet. FP-15095 male, dorsal (HBI N39443-2; ca. 19 km WNW. of Mt Sheila, Western Australia)
Image: V.W. Framenau (2026)
Fauna Portal Image No. 15008Diagnosis
Desidae gen. indet. FP-15095 differs from all other species in the family by the very small size, uniformly pale colouration and distinct retrolateral apophysis of the male pedipalp. The female is currently unknown.
Status
- native
Fauna Portal Reference
Australia
- Western Australia
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