In addition to the genus diagnosis, the following features characterize the species:MALE(holotype). Species with large and swollen bulbus, and unusually broad and robust embolus, which is split apically into 2 broad, rounded swellings. Face black, with dense pillow of contrasting white setae on clypeus; directed transversally and adpressed. Pedipalpal patella covered with whitish and colourless setae, tip of femur with striking triangle of intensely white setae. Cephalothorax uniformly blackish brown, except white lines of adpressed hairs along lateral edge of eye field, continued along edge of dorsal and lateral surfaces of thorax as slightly broader white lines, interrupted in places where setae have fallen out.Ventral surface dark brown.Abdomen missing. Legs uniformly dark brown, with lighter brown tarsi I-IV. © PRÓSZYŃSKI 2003 Body: Markings: dark or bright vertical stripes. Eyes: AER: dorsal edge procurve. Labium: Length: wider than long. Distribution: Geographical Distribution: Middle East. COMMENTSDiagnosis. Species characterised by shape and size of embolus and bulbus.Seasonal appearance of adult specimens. Male - II. © PRÓSZYŃSKI 2003 |