Species Masasteron complector Baehr, 2004
- Masasteron complector 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] [662 - 663figs 4A,B, 12C,D, 17E].
Type data:
Holotype 90/282 ♂, Western Australia, Kathleen Valley [27°3'S, 120°33'E].
Paratype(s) 90/283–84, 90/80–81 5♂, same data as holotype; further paratypesand in WAM see Baehr, 2004, Page 670-671 for details.
Distribution
States
Western Australia
IBRA
WA: Avon Wheatbelt (AW), Carnarvon (CAR), Yalgoo (YAL)
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. 17A]
Diagnosis
This large species resembles M. piankai and M. tealei, in having the AME largest but also in general shape of the male palp with extremely long, concave and twisted PE but can be distinguished by the different shape of the FA.
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] [671]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-Oct-2010 | ADDED |