Species Masasteron clifton Baehr, 2004
- Masasteron clifton 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].
Type data:
Holotype N1994452 ♂, South Australia, Clifton Hills, 1 km S. [26°32'S, 139°27'E].
Paratype(s) SAMA NN11942 1♂, Clifton Hills Outstation [26°32'S, 139°27'E]; NN19408–10 2♀,1♂, Alton Downs Station, 3km SSW Karrathunka WH, flood plain [26°15'S, 139°14'E].Type locality references:
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] [669 -670 figs 6A,B, 12A,B, 17D].
Distribution
States
South Australia
IBRA
SA: Channel Country (CHC)
Distribution References
- 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] [684, fig. 17D]
Diagnosis
This species resembles M. deserticola and M. haroldi in having the eyes equal in size, in body shape and abdominal colour pattern but can be distinguished by uniformly pale legs and by the unique shape of FA in the male palp.
Diagnosis References
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] [669]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-Oct-2010 | ADDED |