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Family ZOROPSIDAE Bertkau, 1882

False Huntsman Spiders

Introduction

Until recently, the Zoropsidae were unknown from Australia and indeed again their relationships with families and genera in other countries is contentious. They are litter dwelling spiders that resemble small Huntsman spiders.

 

Diagnosis

In Australia, the Zoropsidae are unique among the araneomophs in the combination of claw tufts, 2 claws, no cribellum, males with a fracture line at the base of the pedal tibiae. Unlike the Zoridae, their eyes are similar in size.

 

History of changes

Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
Published As part of group Action Date Action Type Compiler(s)
15-Oct-2020 ARANEOMORPHAE 03-Apr-2017 MODIFIED
15-Oct-2020 20-Jun-2012 MODIFIED
12-Feb-2010 (import)