Dorrigo Cryptachaea
Cryptachaea
FP-14219
Discoverer: R.L.C. Baptista (2025)
Fauna Portal species: 14219
Cryptachaea FP-14219 female, dorsal (HBI N35266-13; Manna Gum Campground, Main Range National Park, New South Wales)
Image: V.W. Framenau (2025)
Fauna Portal Image No. 11685Diagnosis
Cryptachaea FP-14219 is easily distinguished by its dark cephalic colouration which contrasting pale lateral bands. The epigyne, unlike other species in the genus, forms a glabrous, small tubercle. The tip of the male pedipalp has a retrolateral small hump.
Fauna Portal Reference
Australia
- New South Wales
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