Species Masasteron tuart Baehr, 2004
- Masasteron tuart 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 WAM T44443, Western Australia, Shenton Bush, site A [31°58'S, 115°48'E].
Paratype(s) WAM, further paratypesand in AM, AMNH, CAS, QM, WAM 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] [684-685 figs 7A,B, 14A,B, 17E].
Distribution
States
Western Australia
IBRA
WA: Swan Coastal Plain (SWA)
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. 17E]
Diagnosis
This species resembles M. burbidgei and M. maini in the abdominal pattern with 2 pairs of white dots centrally, but it can be distinguished by having the ALE smallest and the different shape of the male palp with a scoop-shaped VtiA and the pentagonal CO in females.
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] [684]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-Oct-2010 | ADDED |