Species Masasteron deserticola Baehr, 2004
- Masasteron deserticola 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 NN11944 ♂, South Australia, Anna Ck Station, 15.6km SW Backadinna Hill, Stony Desert Survey EN007 [29°15'S, 135°11'E].
Paratype(s) NN11945–8 4♂, same data as holotype; further paratypesand in SAMA see Baehr 2004 for details. 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] [672-673, Figs 6E,F, 13E,F, 17D].
Distribution
States
South Australia
IBRA
SA: Stony Plains (STP)
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. clifton and M. haroldi in having the eyes equal in size, body shape and abdominal colour pattern with one pair of pale dots centrally. It can be distinguished by the annulated legs with dark brown femur I and the massive 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] [673]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-Oct-2010 | ADDED |