Species Masasteron bipunctatum Baehr, 2004
- Masasteron bipunctatum Baehr, B.C. 2004. The systematics of a new endemic Australian genus of ant spiders Masasteron (Araneae: Zodariidae). Invertebrate Systematics 18: 661 - 691 [Date published 8 October] [667 - 668 figs 5C,D, 13C,D, 17B].
Type data:
Holotype KS84126 ♂, New South Wales, Moree, 48km SW, access road to 'Illuka Station', native grassland [29°40'S, 149°25'E].
Paratype(s) KS73866 2♀,3♂, same data as holotype; KS73867 1♀, Burren-Pokataroo, 4.6km W, A. pendula patch [29°49'S, 148°57'E]; KS73862–63 1f,3m, Native grassland, opposite Pilliga turnoff [30°57'S, 148°26'E]; KS73864 1♂, Gidginbilla Station, E. largiflorens [30°26'S, 148°12'E]; KS73865 2♀, Native grassland, turnoff to 'Allawa Station' [30°08'S, 147°57'E].
Distribution
States
New South Wales
IBRA
NSW: Darling Riverine Plains (DRP)
Diagnosis
This species resembles M. bennieae, M. mas, M. ocellum and M. queensland in having the AME smallest but can be distinguished by the abdominal pattern that consists of one pair of pale spots on top and one in front of the spinnerets.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-Oct-2010 | ADDED |