Family CORINNIDAE Karsch, 1880
Introduction
In Australia, the corinnids include three groups: the panpacific tramp species Creugas gulosus, the highly sclerotised rainforest species of Oedignathinae, which also include a tramp in Oedignatha scrobiculata and in the ant-mimicking (and ant-hunting) subfamily Castianierinae. The corinnids are a very diverse group, probably numbering around 130 species, most of which are undescribed.
Diagnosis
Corinnidae are recognised by the following: 2 claws only; dense true claw tufts; 8 eyes of similar size and from above in 2 weakly curved rows, with posterior median eyes circular; cheliceral fangs transverse; maxillae not strongly laterally narrowed at their mid-point; trochanters not or weakly notched; abdomen scutes present or absent; and the tracheal spiracle near spinnerets; posterior median spinnerets of females with three enlarged spigots.
General References
Raven, R.J. 2015. A revision of ant-mimicking spiders of the family Corinnidae (Araneae) in the Western Pacific. Zootaxa 3958(1): 1-258
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Jul-2015 | CORINNIDAE Karsch, 1880 | 20-Jul-2015 | REVIEWED | Lyn Randall |
| 02-Dec-2013 | CORINNIDAE Karsch, 1880 | 20-Nov-2013 | REVIEWED | Dr Federica Turco (QM) |
| 15-Oct-2020 | 20-Jun-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |