Ambengana Millidge & Russell-Smith, 1992, a synonym of Neriene Blackwall, 1833 (Araneae, Linyphiidae)
2010
Revising the Genus Ambengana and Its Synonymy with Neriene
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Xu Xin, Jie Liu, Chen Jian
Primary Institution: College of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
Hypothesis
The genus Ambengana should be synonymized with Neriene based on morphological evidence.
Conclusion
The study concludes that Ambengana complexipalpis is a junior synonym of Neriene birmanica.
Supporting Evidence
- The genus Ambengana was originally described in 1992 but has not been reported since.
- Morphological features of the copulatory organs indicate a close relationship with Neriene birmanica.
- The study provides a re-description and illustrations of Neriene birmanica.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at some spiders and decided that one type of spider is actually the same as another type that was named a long time ago.
Methodology
Specimens were examined using stereomicroscopes and compound microscopes, with detailed illustrations provided.
Limitations
The study did not examine the type specimens of Ambengana complexipalpis.
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