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Xenocytaea triramosa

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Xenocytaea triramosa
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X. triramosa
Binomial name
Xenocytaea triramosa
Berry, Beatty & Prószyński, 1998

Xenocytaea triramosa is a jumping spider.

Name

The epitheton triramosa refers to the three-part retrolateral tibial apophysis (RTA) of the male palp.

Appearance

X. triramosa males are about 4 mm long, with females up to 5.5 mm.

Distribution

X. triramosa is only known from Viti Levu, Fiji.

References

  • Berry, J.W., Beatty, J.A. & Proszynski, J. (1998). Salticidae of the Pacific Islands. III. Distribution of Seven Genera, with Description of Nineteen New Species and Two New Genera. Journal of Arachnology 26(2):149-189. PDF