Title of article :
The spider genus Latrodectus Walckenaer, 1805 (Araneae, Theridiidae) in Iran with the first record of Latrodectus revivensis Shulov, 1948
Author/Authors :
Souri ، Amir Mohammad Department of Biology - Faculty of Science - Ferdowsi University of Mashhad , Shafaie ، Sepideh Department of Botany and Zoology - Faculty of Science - Masaryk University , Moradmand ، Majid Department of Plant and Animal Biology - Faculty of Biological Science and Technology - University of Isfahan , Mirshamsi ، Omid Department of Biology - Faculty of Science - Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Abstract :
In this study, Latrodectus revivensis Shulov, 1948 is recorded for the first time from Iran based on female specimens. This species was previously recorded from the eastern Mediterranean region. As a result, the number of Latrodectus species recorded from Iran is raised to six. A comparative diagnosis is provided for this species and other widow spiders previously recorded from the country. Latrodectus revivensis can be easily distinguished from its congeners by colouration, genitalic characters and the shape of the nest. This record represents the easternmost distribution limit of L. revivensis. An updated distribution map of Latrodectus species is also provided.
Keywords :
Distribution , Iranian Plateau , taxonomy , Theridiidae , Widow spider
Journal title :
Journal of Insects Biodiversity and Systematics
Journal title :
Journal of Insects Biodiversity and Systematics
