In addition to the genus diagnosis, the following features characterize the species:MALEPresent body coloration, presumably faded, is yellowish, with traces of white stripes on the abdomen. Clypeus covered with adpressed whitish setae.Palpal organ typical for Phlegra, with relatively long and robust embolus, consisting of two parts. The brown dorsal part is broad and has a complicated shape, expanded apically into flat plate, directed medially, and with a ventral rise. The second part, located ventrally to the first, is a broad black rod, apically bent under almost at right angles, and split into two processes, which may possibly be due to splitting of the tip. The tibial apophyses are separated by a U-shaped gap, and are of unequal width and length. The dorsal apophysis is longer, broad and broadly truncated; its apical edge is straight and slightly inclined. The ventral apophysis in lateral view appears shorter, thin and pointed; when examined in dorsal view, it appears hook-like, bent apically; there is also a rounded process of cymbium, apparently fitting into gap between both apophyses, presumably articulating there and locking both segments in a fixed position during copulation. Body: Markings: dark or bright vertical stripes. Eyes: AER: dorsal edge procurve. Labium: Length: wider than long. Distribution: Geographical Distribution: Middle East. COMMENTSDiagnosis. Embolus unusual in consisting of two different elements and by tibial apophyses of unequal length and width.Remark. The specimens studied are faded due to long period of storage; however, the structure of embolus and tibial apophyses are so special that there is no doubt the species is different from all known species and is apparently new. Their conspecific status is uncertain. Seasonal appearance of adult specimens. Males - III, X. Etymology. Named for Dr. Heather "Tilly" Bromley- Schnur, formerly of the Department of Evolution, Systematics and Ecology, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. |