Family DYSDERIDAE C.L. Koch, 1837
Compiler and date details
Valerie Todd Davies, Queensland Museum, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Introduction
The family is represented in Australia by the introduced species, Dysdera crocota which appears to be the southern in distribution.
Diagnosis
Dysderids can be recognised by the combined presence of six eyes, all of which are grouped together, porrect chelicerae, and legs III not directed anteriorly. Medium-sized, 2-clawed, haplogyne spiders with claw tufts. Six eyes or less. A pair of tracheal spiracles just behind book-lungs (tracheal extend to cephalothorax). Sternal extensions around coxae. Retromargin of chelicerae smooth. Colulus present. Tarsal claws pectinate in single row. One trichobothrium on metatarsi, none on tarsi.
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2020 | 20-Jun-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |