A review of the Holarctic genus Tmeticus Menge, 1868 (Araneae, Linyphiidae), with a description of a new genus
2010
Review of the Tmeticus Spider Genus
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Yuri M. Marusik, Seppo Koponen
Primary Institution: Institute of Biological Problems of the North, RAS
Hypothesis
The study aims to provide diagnostic illustrations for Asian Tmeticus species and describe a new genus.
Conclusion
The study concludes that Tmeticus includes four species and introduces a new genus for Tmeticus bipunctis.
Supporting Evidence
- Eight species attributed to Tmeticus are reviewed.
- Five species are redescribed and illustrated.
- A new genus, Paratmeticus, is established for Tmeticus bipunctis.
- Three species names are synonymized with Tmeticus tolli.
Takeaway
This study looks at a group of spiders called Tmeticus and finds that some of them belong to a new group called Paratmeticus.
Methodology
The study involved creating diagnostic illustrations and descriptions based on specimens collected from various regions.
Limitations
Some species from Japan were not re-examined, leaving their classification uncertain.
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