A taxonomic review of the mygalomorph spider genus Linothele Karsch, 1879 (Araneae, Dipluridae)

Abstract

The neotropical diplurid spider genus Linothele Karsch, 1879 is reviewed. Three species of Linothele are newly described: Linothele septentrionalis n. sp. based on the absence of maxillary cuspules and presence of a sternal pattern; Linothele spinosa n. sp. based on the presence of preening-combs and its genital morphology; Linothele uniformis n. sp. based on its scopula, clypeus and genital morphology. Eight species names are newly synonymized: Linothele soricina (Simon, 1889) n. syn. is recognized a junior synonym of

Review of the Spider Genus Linothele (Mygalomorphae, Dipluridae) from Ecuador—An Exceptional Case of Speciation in the Andes

“…(8. 16 18/6.57). All tarsi segmented and flexible; tarsi I-IV without scopulae, with series of strong setae; metatarsi I-IV without scopulae; metatarsi I curved, with one small triangular tubercle and one pair apical and one subapical macrosetae (Figure 12C); tibia I with large mating spur (Figure 12D); tarsal claw teeth: I: 8-7, II: 8-7, III: 5-5, IV: 5-4.…”