Species Masasteron darwin Baehr, 2004
- Masasteron darwin 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 NTM ♂, Northern Territory, Darwin [12°28'S, 130°50'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] [671-672, Figs10C,D, 17G].
Distribution
States
Northern Territory
IBRA
NT: Darwin Coastal (DAC)
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. 17G]
Diagnosis
This species resembles M. complector and M. piankai in having the AME largest and in the shape of the male palp with extremely long, concave and twisted PE, but it can be distinguished by the clearly annulated legs.
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 |