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03AC33149C38FFD77CBDF9AEFD07F9E5.text	03AC33149C38FFD77CBDF9AEFD07F9E5.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Micaria Westring 1851	<div><p>Genus Micaria Westring, 1851</p><p>Micaria Westring, 1851: 47; Westring 1861: 330; Wunderlich 1980: 238; Platnick &amp; Shadab 1988: 6.</p><p>Type species. Aranea fulgens Walckenaer, 1802 by original designation.</p><p>Diagnosis. The genus Micaria can be distinguished from other Gnaphosidae genera by the following characteristics: their anterior lateral spinnerets (ALS) are shorter than in other gnaphosids; they have iridescent colouration due to the unique structure of the squamose setae; the piriform gland spigots are small and are basically invisible when retracted (Murphy 2007; Azevedo et al. 2018). They usually have an ant–like appearance, i.e. thin legs, and sometimes constricted abdomen, most visible in males. The carapace and abdomen are decorated with squamose setae, sometimes sicate setae, and legs with feathery setae, aculeate setae and lanceolate setae. Their tarsi are pseu-do–segmented, with two or four rows of scopulate setae ventrally.</p><p>Description. Small to medium sized spiders approximately 1.85—5 mm in length; carapace colour ranges from light gold to very dark brown or black (Figs 9–36), decorated with squamose setae responsible for their iridescence; dark striae radiate from middle of carapace towards coxae, sometimes with two white bands on posterior third of carapace that originate close to centre, extending towards posterolateral margins; carapace smooth, decorated with squamose setae (Figs 37, 38), longer than broad, broadest between coxae Iand II (Fig. 39); cephalic area slightly raised, forming “V”–shaped outline towards centre of carapace; posterior margin of carapace variable, either being straight, rounded or indented; fovea absent; 1–3 erect setae present between eye rows; AER usually recurved (Fig. 40), sometimes straight (anterior view); ALE slightly larger than AME; AME closer to ALE than to each other, interdistances between AME variable relative to AME diameter; PER usually procurved in larger species (Fig. 41), slightly recurved in smaller species (Fig. 42); PME closer to PLE than to each other; MOQPW always wider than MOQAW, MOQL less (Fig. 41) or greater (Fig. 42) than MOQPW. Chelicerae smooth in texture (Fig. 43), decorated with short to long plumose setae (Figs 44, 45); paturon with two promarginal teeth and one retromarginal tooth (Fig. 46); endites obliquely slanted towards base of chelicerae (Fig. 47); serrula present (Fig. 48), slightly constricted medially; maxillar hair tufts distinct; labium subtriangular, rounded distally, decorated with few setae. Sternum shield-like, longer than broad, decorated with long, straight, aculeate setae (Fig. 49) and/or squamose setae (Figs 50, 51, 52); anterior margin straight; widest between coxa Iand II. Leg formula 4123, rarely 4312 or 1423; tarsal organ present on distal dorsal margin of tarsi (Fig. 53); slit sensilla present on distal ventral surface of metatarsus and retrolaterally on tarsi (Fig. 54); lyriform organs present (Figs 55–64) on retrolateral margin of patella (position variable); femur of leg Ilaterally flattened, slightly larger than others; preening comb absent; legs decorated with lanceolate (Figs 65–78), or feathery setae (Figs 79–85), chemosensory setae (Fig. 86), trichobothria (Fig. 87) and aculeate setae (Fig. 88). Scopulate setae present on tibia, metatarsus and tarsus (Figs 89, 90). Claw tuft setae present on tarsi (Fig. 91), claw teeth variable. Abdomen oval, usually dark brown to black; sometimes with median constriction (Fig. 92), more prominent in males; in such cases, anterior half of abdomen may be lighter in colour than posterior half; abdominal patterns variable; decorated with squamose setae (Fig. 93), scattered aculeate setae, occasionally sicate (Fig. 94) and elongate squamose setae on anterior half (Fig. 95); venter usually slightly lighter than dorsum, decorated with squamose setae. ALS similar in size to PLS, larger than PMS, with at least one major ampullate gland and one tartipore; males with no piriform gland spigots (Fig. 96) and females with one piriform gland spigot (Fig. 97); ALS with piriform gland spigots similar in size to major ampullate gland spigots, widened shaft, may be invisible when retracted; PMS short, with one major ampullate gland spigot and at least three minor ampullate glands spigots (Figs 98, 99); PLS with two cylindrical glands spigots basally, and two major ampullate glands spigots (Figs 100, 101). Epigyne weakly sclerotised; anteriorhood variable, being either continuous (Fig. 102) or divided in two (Fig. 103); posterior pockets present, their positions variable; copulatory ducts variable, short or elongate, extending medially between spermathecae, originating from the copulatory openings and ending at base of spermathecae; fertilisation ducts short, originating at mesal margin of spermathecae, curved. Male palp with oval tegulum; single median apophysis present, usually hook–shaped (Figs 104, 105); tegular apophysis absent; embolus generally originating prolaterally or medially behind apex of tegulum, curving distally and retrolaterally alongside distal tegular margin; embolus tip short, straight or curved, as long as or slightly longer than median apophysis. Single RTA usually present (Figs 106, 107), exceptions with none or with two apophyses. Two stout spines present on apex of cymbium of several species (Fig. 108).</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03AC33149C38FFD77CBDF9AEFD07F9E5	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Booysen, Ruan;Haddad, Charles R.	Booysen, Ruan, Haddad, Charles R. (2021): Revision and molecular phylogeny of the spider genus Micaria Westring, 1851 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) in the Afrotropical Region. Zootaxa 4940 (1): 1-82, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4940.1.1
03AC33149C23FFDE7CBDF9A7FA52FD1B.text	03AC33149C23FFDE7CBDF9A7FA52FD1B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Micaria Westring 1851	<div><p>Key to the Micaria species of the Afrotropical Region (excluding Arabian Peninsula).</p><p>1) Males .............................................................................................. 2</p><p>- Females............................................................................................ 18</p><p>2) Retrolateraltibial apophysis (RTA) absent (Figs 146, 150, 160, 168) ............................................. 3</p><p>- Oneormore RTAspresent (Figs 112, 120, 124, 148, 164) ..................................................... 6</p><p>3) Palpaltibiamorethan 0.5 timescymbiumlength (Figs 111, 112, 115, 116) ........................................ 5</p><p>- Palpaltibialessthan 0.5 timescymbiumlength (Figs 149, 150, 159, 160)......................................... 4</p><p>4) Embolus broadest in middle, tapered from middle to tip; two ventral terminal spines confined to prolateral half of cymbium (Fig. 149 arrows); spermductcurveshalfwaybetweenmiddleandbaseof tegulum (Figs 27, 149) .. M. parvotibialis sp. nov.</p><p>- Embolus equal in thickness, tapering near tip; sperm duct makes ¾ circle following tegular ridge before ending at embolus base; twoventralterminalspineswidelyseparated (Figs 32, 159) ........................ M. quinquemaculosa sp. nov.</p><p>5) Embolus broad at base, leaf–like, tapered to short tip; median apophysis broad and facing ventrally; three ventral terminal spinesintransverserowwithmiddlespinemoreproximalthanlateralspines (Figs 25, 145) .............. M. laxa sp. nov.</p><p>- Embolus thin and elongate, curving inwards towards center; median apophysis thin, curving sharply inwards and downwards; characteristic “kink” in lower retrolateral section of sperm duct; three ventral terminal spines in straight transverse row in front of embolus (Figs 36, 167). .......................................................... M. tersissima Simon, 1910</p><p>6) Two RTAspresentonpalpaltibia (Figs 16, 124) ............................................. M. bispicula sp. nov.</p><p>- One RTApresentonpalpal tibia. ......................................................................... 7</p><p>7) RTAlocatedonapical ridgeof palpaltibia (Figs 116, 128).................................................... 10</p><p>- RTAlocatedsub–apically (Figs 120, 142, 148) .............................................................. 8</p><p>8) RTAlocatedat leastmidwayonpalpaltibia (Figs 26, 148). .................................. M. mediospina sp. nov.</p><p>- RTAlocatedsub-apically, nomore thantwiceitslengthawayfrom apex. ......................................... 9</p><p>9) Embolus large and curved laterally inwards, with tip almost perpendicular to base; median apophysis large, broadest at base; small bent tip; three ventral terminal spines in front of embolus with retrolateral spine more distal than rest; both sexes with two largewhite spotsonabdomen (Figs 14, 119, 120)........................................... M. bimaculata sp. nov.</p><p>- Embolus moderate in size with sharp elongate tip slanting inwards; median apophysis similar in size to embolus and thin; two ventralterminalspinesinfrontof embolus; abdomenwithoutspots (Figs 23, 141, 142) ............. M. koingnaas sp. nov.</p><p>10) RTAlocatedondorsalsurfaceof palpaltibia. .............................................................. 11</p><p>- RTAlocatedonretrolateral surfaceof palpaltibia........................................................... 12</p><p>11) Median apophysis large; located centrally on tegulum and slightly prolaterally; embolus elongate straight and slanting towards midline of tegulum; three ventral terminal spines present with two in front of embolus and one small one retrolaterally; RTA small (Figs 10, 111, 112) ............................................................. M. basaliducta sp. nov.</p><p>- Median apophysis located above center towards prolateral margin of tegulum, sharply curved and facing slightly prolaterally; embolus curved retrolaterally, short with broadened base; two ventral terminal spines located anteriorly and proximally to embolus (Figs 10, 115, 116) ......................................................... M. beaufortia (Tucker, 1923)</p><p>12) Tibia Iwith no ventral spines; embolus with short tip; median apophysis large, thickened basally, tip curved prolaterally; sperm ductwithbasalloopslightlyskewedretrolaterally, U-shaped (Figs 29, 153, 154) ...................... M. plana sp. nov.</p><p>- Tibia Iwith two prolateral ventral and two retrolateral ventral spines; median apophysis structurally otherwise.......... 13</p><p>13) Basalloopof spermductwithsmallerandsharperbend, usuallyextendingintomiddleof tegulum (Fig. 163) ........... 14</p><p>- Basal loop of sperm duct with large bend, extending distally past midpoint of tegulum (Fig. 127)..................... 15</p><p>14) Median apophysis located off–centre retrolaterally; embolus with broad base and thin tip slanting towards middle of tegulum (Figs 34, 163, 164) ..................................................................... M. sanipass sp. nov.</p><p>- Median apophysis large, thin and curved inwards, located centrally towards apical margin of tegulum; embolus elongate with moderatelybroadbase, tiponlyslightlyslantingprolaterally (Figs. 20, 135, 136)....................... M. felix sp. nov.</p><p>15) Abdomen uniform in colour and with two small white spots close to anterior margin; embolus straight with thin short tip; sperm ductendinginslightcurvedtube; darkbrowntoblackincolour (Figs 17, 127) ................. M. chrysis (Simon, 1910)</p><p>- Abdomen divided into two parts by median transverse constriction (usually light in colour), with anterior half sometimes lighter thanposteriorhalf (Figs 18, 19); embolusandspermduct otherwise ............................................ 16</p><p>16) Scutum broad (in males only), covering most of anterior half of abdomen; embolus broad at base, slightly curved retrolaterally attip (Figs 35, 165, 166) ............................................................... M. scutellata sp. nov.</p><p>- Scutum narrow or barely visible, when present only 1/3 width of abdomen; embolus broad at base, tip slightly or sharply curved retrolaterally (Figs 18, 21, 131, 132, 139, 140) ............................................................. 17</p><p>17) Median apophysis thick (ventral view); sperm duct ending in elongate open curve posterior to embolus; embolus with short tip; retrolateralspineoncymbiumpresent atheightof tipof embolus; lightbrown toyellow incolour (Figs 19, 131). .......... .................................................................................... M. durbana sp. nov.</p><p>- Median apophysis thin (ventral view); sperm duct ending in short sharply curved tube well below embolus base; embolus tip elongate; retrolateralspineoncymbiumpresentatbaseof embolus; browntodarkbrownincolour (Figs 22, 139, 140) ..... ..................................................................................... M. gagnoa sp. nov.</p><p>18) Anteriorhoodofepigynedividedintotwoparts (Figs 109, 113, 114, 118, 143, 151, 155, 157) ....................... 19</p><p>- Anteriorhoodof epigynecontinuous (Figs 121, 125, 129, 133, 161) ............................................ 24</p><p>19) Copulatory ducts with short, secondary duct below midpoint of duct; copulatory ducts elongate and aligned parallel to each otheruptoheightof anteriorhood (Figs 9, 109, 110) ....................................... M. basaliducta sp. nov.</p><p>- Copulatory ducts without any secondary ducts; other characters variable......................................... 20</p><p>20) Copulatory ducts narrowed and curved closely above spermathecae, extending laterally towards tapered tip; anterior hood close copulatoryducts; posteriorpocketslocatedcentrallyastwoverticalsclerites (Figs 28, 151, 152) ......... M. plana sp. nov.</p><p>- Copulatory ducts rounded at tip, or bulbous, but if tapered then thickened at base ( M. lata) (Figs 113, 114, 143, 144, 155, 156, 159, 160). .......................................................................................... 21</p><p>21) Anteriorhoods widelyseparated (Figs 113, 117, 155). ....................................................... 23</p><p>- Anteriorhoodsclosetoeachother, separatedbynomorethanhalfthelengthofonesection (Figs 143, 157) ............ 22</p><p>22) Copulatory ducts bifurcated and closely bent backwards over itself with apices not extending past interior margin of spermathecae; anteriorhoodalmosttouchingin middle; nodorsalspotsvisibleinholotype (Figs 24, 143, 144)..... M. lata sp. nov.</p><p>- Copulatory ducts without any bifurcation and separated from spermathecae; five spots present on abdomen, three medially and 2 (may sometimes fade) anteriorly (Figs 31, 157, 158) ................................. M. quinquemaculosa sp. nov.</p><p>23) Posterior pockets located basal to spermatheca, presenting as elongate laterally expanding structures with inwards curve on outer lateral ends; abdomen dark brown with median white band and white (sometimes dotted) longitudinal stripe from median bandtowardsspinnerets; anteriorhoodscurved (Figs 11, 113, 114)… ...................... M. beaufortia (Tucker, 1923)</p><p>- Anterior hood elongated, curving around copulatory openings; copulatoryducts square-shaped, posterior pockets elongate Lshaped, extending up to copulatory openings; abdomen light brown with two antero-lateral white markings, median white stripe onposteriorhalf intersectingwithmedianwhitetransverse band. (Figs 30, 155, 156). ............... M. quadrata sp. nov.</p><p>24) Anterior hood “wave–like” with middle section procurved and lateral section recurved; copulatory ducts short and thick, with bifurcatingapices (Figs 15, 121, 122) ..................................................... M. bispicula sp. nov.</p><p>- Anteriorhoodentirelyrecurved; copulatoryductselongate ................................................... 25</p><p>25) Abdomen with two small white spots anteriorly; black to dark brown in colour; moderately sized atrium, curved anterior hood that is slightly flattened in middle, posterior pockets present centrally on epigyne as two longitudinal sclerites (Fig. 17, 125, 126)............................................................................. M. chrysis (Simon, 1910)</p><p>- Abdomenpatternvariable; anteriorhoodotherwise ......................................................... 26</p><p>26) Anteriorhoodstronglycurved (Figs 133, 137) ............................................................. 27</p><p>- Anteriorhood flattened, withonlytipscurvingslightly (Figs 129, 161). ......................................... 28</p><p>27) Atriumlarge; anteriorhoodelongate; spermathecaewiderthanlong (Figs 21, 137, 138) ............... M. gagnoa sp. nov.</p><p>- Atriumnormal; anteriorhoodshort; spermathecaelongerthanwide (Figs 133, 134) .................... M. felix sp. nov.</p><p>28) Anteriorhoodbroadandelongate, extendingfarlaterally, closeto spermathecae; brown incolour (Figs 33, 161, 162). ...... .................................................................................... M. rivonosy sp. nov.</p><p>- Anterior hood normal, hardly extending laterally to copulatory openings; tips of anterior hood curved sharply downwards; yellowtolightbrownincolour (Figs 18, 129, 130) .............................................. M. durbana sp. nov.</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03AC33149C23FFDE7CBDF9A7FA52FD1B	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Booysen, Ruan;Haddad, Charles R.	Booysen, Ruan, Haddad, Charles R. (2021): Revision and molecular phylogeny of the spider genus Micaria Westring, 1851 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) in the Afrotropical Region. Zootaxa 4940 (1): 1-82, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4940.1.1
03AC33149C29FFDA7CBDFF6BFF37FA71.text	03AC33149C29FFDA7CBDFF6BFF37FA71.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Micaria basaliducta Booysen & Haddad 2021	<div><p>Micariabasaliducta sp. nov.</p><p>Figs 9–10, 55, 65, 109–112</p><p>Type material: Holotype: ♀, SOUTHAFRICA: Western Cape: Beaufort West, Farm Eerste Water, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.935&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-32.671" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.935/lat -32.671)">Karoo</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.935&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-32.671" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.935/lat -32.671)">Area</a> 2, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.935&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-32.671" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.935/lat -32.671)">Site</a> 2, pitfalltraps, 32°40.26’S, 22°56.1’E, leg. D.H. Jacobs, 6.XII.2007 (NCA 2008/4704).</p><p>Paratypes: SOUTH AFRICA: Western Cape: Beaufort West, same data as holotype, 3 ♂ (NCA 2008/4704); Farm Kraanvogelfontein, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.984&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-32.54" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.984/lat -32.54)">Karoo</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.984&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-32.54" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.984/lat -32.54)">Area</a> 2, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.984&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-32.54" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.984/lat -32.54)">Site</a> 3, 32°32.4’S, 22°59.04’E, leg. D.H. Jacobs, 9.XII.2007, 4 ♂ (NCA 2008/4755) .</p><p>Etymology. The species name is a combination of the Latin adjective basalis (base) and the word ductus (ducts), referring to the basal accessory glands on the copulatory ducts of the female.</p><p>Diagnosis. Females of this species can be distinguished from other Afrotropical Micaria in possessing a basal accessory gland on the copulatory duct close to the spermathecae. The copulatory duct is also elongate and extends above the anterior hood, with a curved apex (Figs 109, 110). Similar species like M. beaufortia lack the accessory glands and have a widely separated anterior hood. The males can be distinguished by having a large and ventrally facing median apophysis posterior to the embolus, retrolaterally off–centre on the tegulum. The embolus is also large and slanting retrolaterally posterior to four ventral terminal spines on the cymbium (Fig. 111).</p><p>Description. Female (holotype from Beaufort West, NCA 2008/4704): Measurements: TL 2.70, CL 0.95, CW 0.60, CL:CW 1.58, CLH 0.04, CLH:AME 0.83. Eyes: ALE 0.05, AME 0.05, PLE 0.07, PME 0.04, AME–AME 0.03, PME–PME 0.05, MOQAW 0.11, MOQPW 0.13, MOQL 0.14. SL 0.54, SW 0.43, AL 1.53, AW 1.00. Leg measurements: Palpal segment length: 0.24, 0.14, 0.14, 0.25. Leg I: 0.58, 0.28, 0.46, 0.33, 0.41. II: 0.53, 0.25, 0.44, 0.37, 0.43. III: 0.49, 0.24, 0.37, 0.40, 0.32. IV: 0.68, 0.27, 0.64, 0.67, 0.41. TLoflegs (I–IV): 2.06, 2.02, 1.82, 2.67; leg formula: 4123.</p><p>Colouration: carapace and abdomen dark brown; sternum, endites, labium and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace; all legs with femora darker than rest of leg (Fig. 9). Carapace: decorated with squamose setae; smooth in texture; pattern indistinct; posterior margin mostly straight, with very shallow indentation in middle; fovea absent; anterior margin of carapace narrowing slightly from coxa I; PER procurved in dorsal view, AER recurved in anterior view. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape; tuft of setae is present at tip.</p><p>Endites: oblique; constricted just above halfway; anterior margin flattened; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin. Sternum: shield-like; broadest between coxa Iand II; posterior margin tapered with broad rounded tip behind coxa IV. Legs: femora of all legs laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of leg normal, thin. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1pl, 1do, 1pl, 1pl, 1plv, 3vt. Leg I: 1do, 1pl. II: 1d. III: 1do, 1pl, 1vt, 2vt. IV: 1do, 1plv, 2vt, 1plv, 3vt. Legs with four rows of scopulate setae on metatarsi and tarsi. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose setae; dorsal pattern not visible; venter similar in colour to dorsum; sigilla not visible. Epigyne: in ventral view, anterior hood divided with curved sclerites; posterior pockets present posterior to spermathecae; copulatory opening located at apex of copulatory duct. In dorsal view, copulatory ducts elongate and extend medially, curved at apex; accessory glands present on basal third of copulatory duct; fertilisation ducts curved, present medially on spermathecae; spermathecae globular, slightly more elongate horizontally (Figs 109, 110).</p><p>Male (paratype from Beaufort West, NCA 2008/4755): Measurements: TL 1.98, CL 0.90, CW 0.63, CL:CW 1.43, CLH 0.06, CLH:AME 1.4. Eyes: ALE 0.05, AME 0.04, PLE 0.06, PME 0.05, AME–AME 0.03, PME–PME 0.05, MOQAW 0.12, MOQPW 0.15, MOQL 0.15. SL 0.57, SW 0.40, AL 0.98, AW 0.64. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.27, 0.14, 0.14, 0.29. Leg I: 0.57, 0.30, 0.48, 0.38, 0.40. II: 0.56, 0.24, 0.41, 0.37, 0.37. III: 0.44, 0.21, 0.34, 0.37, 0.30. IV: 0.52, 0.21, 0.46, 0.51, 0.41. TLoflegs (I–IV): 2.13, 1.95, 1.66, 2.11; leg formula: 1423 .</p><p>Colouration: carapace and abdomen dark brown; sternum, endites, labium and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace; legs with femora slightly darkened (Fig. 10). Carapace: decorated with squamose setae; smooth in texture; pattern indistinct; posterior margin rounded; anterior margin of carapace narrowing slightly from coxa I; fovea absent; PER procurved in dorsal view; AER recurved in anterior view. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape; tuft of setae present on tip. Endites: oblique; constricted just above halfway; anterior margin flattened; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin. Sternum: shield-like; broadest between coxa Iand II; posterior margin tapered broadly, rounded behind coxa IV. Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of leg normal, thin. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1pl, 1pl, 2plv, 2vt. Leg I: 1do, 1pl. II: 1d. III: 1do, 1plv, 2vt, 1pl, 1plv, 2vt. IV: 2do, 1plv, 2vt, 2plv, 2vt. Legs with four rows of scopulate setae on metatarsi and tarsi. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with brachiate setae; dorsal pattern not visible, but white vertical stripe may be present antero-laterally; venter similar in colour to dorsum; sigilla not visible.</p><p>Palp: RTA present on retrolateral margin; median apophysis present medially, below embolus with MA facing prolaterally; four ventral–terminal spines (three long and one short) present anterior to tegulum; sperm duct present prolaterally on tegulum, curved basally; embolus moderately broad, elongate base; embolus slanted retrolaterally; cymbial tip extends approximately one–third of cymbium’s length above tegulum (Figs 111, 112).</p><p>Distribution. Micaria basaliducta sp. nov. is known from only two localities near Beaufort West, South Africa. (Map 1).</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03AC33149C29FFDA7CBDFF6BFF37FA71	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Booysen, Ruan;Haddad, Charles R.	Booysen, Ruan, Haddad, Charles R. (2021): Revision and molecular phylogeny of the spider genus Micaria Westring, 1851 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) in the Afrotropical Region. Zootaxa 4940 (1): 1-82, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4940.1.1
03AC33149C2EFFE77CBDFA13FD95FDD1.text	03AC33149C2EFFE77CBDFA13FD95FDD1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Micaria beaufortia (Tucker 1923)	<div><p>Micariabeaufortia (Tucker, 1923)</p><p>Figs 11–12, 37, 40, 41, 43, 46, 48, 50–52, 56, 66, 88, 90, 91, 96, 99, 100, 103, 107,113–116</p><p>Epikurtomma beaufortia Tucker, 1923: 333, pl. 10, fig. 54 (♀)</p><p>Micariabeaufortia Murphy 2007: 67, figs 550–551 (♀); Marusik &amp; Omelko, 2017: 463, figs 1–20, 23–24, 26–29 (♀ ♂).</p><p>Remarks. The type material for M. beaufortia was not examined in this study. However, conspecificity was accurately determined by comparing the male and female genital features of the non-type material from near the type locality to the illustrations of Tucker (1923) (♀ plate X: fig. 54) and Marusik &amp; Omelko (2017) (♂ and ♀ in figs 1-10).</p><p>Type material. ♀ holotype: SOUTHAFRICA: Western Cape: Beaufort West, leg. W.F. Purcell, X.1905 (SAMC B1638)—not examined .</p><p>Other material examined. BOTSWANA: Kweneng District: Thamaga, on rock, hand collecting, 24°43’S, 25°32’E, leg. R. Jocqué, 28.I.2003, 1 ♂ (MRAC 212746); Francistown, Selkirk Mine, Site 14, pitfalltraps, 21°17.382’S, 27°45.786’E, leg. D.H. Jacobs, 1–28.III.2008, 1 ♂ (NCA 2008/2891). ETHIOPIA: Oromia Region: Adama, 40 km East of Nazret (Adama), under stones, Acacia /Commiphora woodland, hand collecting, leg. A. Russell-Smith, 21.III.1986, 2 ♂ (MRAC 225604); Adama, Harbona, under rocks, hillside, hand collecting, 08°44’N, 39°33’E, leg. A. Russell-Smith, 2.VII.1986, 1 ♂ (MRAC 225605). Shewa Region: Langano Lake, Cynodon grassland, 1600 ma.s.l., 07°36’N, 38°43’E, leg. A. Russell-Smith, 21.VII.1986, 1 ♂ (MRAC 225571). LESOTHO: Berea District: Near Koali, under rocks on hillside, 1800 m a.s.l., 29°15’S, 27°47’E, leg. J. van Niekerk, 8.I.2013, 1 ♂ (NCA 2013/2337). Butha–Buthe District: Near Butha–Buthe, under rocks, 1768 m a.s.l., 28°46.714’S, 26°16.262’E, leg. J. van Niekerk, 24.III.2014, 1 ♀ (NCA 2014/1129); same locality, under rocks on mountainside, 1780 ma.s.l., 28°47’S, 28°15’E, leg. J. van Niekerk, 14.XII.2012, 3 ♀ (NCA 2013/2367), 1 ♂ (NCA 2013/2345); Valley near Butha–Buthe, under rocks, 2150 m a.s.l., 28°48’S, 28°16’E, leg. J. van Niekerk, 18.X.2012, 1 ♂ (NCA 2013/1861). Leribe District: Viewing Point near Seshutes airport, 2340 m a.s.l., 29°17.115’S, 28°32.939’E, leg. C. Haddad, 8.III.2003, ♂ 1 ♀ (NCA 2017/1483). Quthing District: Ha Lazaro, under rocks on hillside, 2355 m a.s.l., 30°18.207’S, 28°07.872’E, leg. C. Haddad, 12.XI.2003, 1 ♀ (NCA 2018/28). Tsaba–Tseka District: Mohale Dam, Island 5, 2025 ma.s.l., 29°25.396’S, 28°05.903’E, leg. C. Haddad, 6.XII.2003, 2 ♂ (NCA 2017/1484). NAMIBIA: Hardap Region: Reutersbrunn, Diamond Area II, in salsola, SE 2414 Db, leg. E. Griffin, 6.IV.1986, 4 immatures (SMN). Oshikoto Region: Andoni, pitfalltraps, 18°30’S, 16°45’E, 19.V–20.VI.1986, 6 immatures (SMN 39453); Etosha National Park, 18°31’S, 16°46’E, 27.III–18.IV.1988, 35 ♂ 8 ♀ 8 immatures (SMN 40869); Andoni, South, handcollecting, 18°30’S, 16°45’E, leg. A. Russell-Smith, I.1997, 1 ♂ 1 ♀ (MRAC 215420); Fishers Pan, pitfall traps, 18°47’S, 16°55’E, leg. E. Griffin, 14.II–22.III.1987, 1 ♂ 1 immature (SMN 40135). SOUTHAFRICA: Eastern Cape: Fort Beaufort, Mpofu Nature Reserve, thorn field (transect 1) SLP2, 32°36.6’S, 26°36.00’E, leg. S.L. Peinke, 29.I.2009, 1 ♂ (NCA 2011/824); Grahamstown, 1820 Settlers Monument, damp grassland, hand collecting, 33°19.14’S, 26°31.14’E, leg. T. Russell-Smith, 23.IV.1977, 1 ♀ (NCA 2015/2872); Great Fish River Nature Reserve, Andries Vosloo Kudu Reserve, Site 4, pitfall traps, 33°07.8’S, 26°39.00’E, leg. M. Wolmarans, 30.VII.2010, 1 ♀ (NCA 2011/911); Great Fish River NR, Farm Bucklands, on soil, pitfall traps, 27°51.6’S, 17°09.6’E, leg. M. Burger, 4.X.1993, 1 ♂ (NCA 96/62); Middelburg, 31°29’S, 25°01’E, associated with termites, hand collecting, leg. M. de Jager, 29.IX.1991, 1 ♀ (NCA 92/44). Free State: Amanzi Private Game Reserve, Acacia karroo woodlands, 28°35.785’S, 26°26.335’E, leg. V. Butler, 1–30.IX.2012, 1 ♂ (NCA 2013/3377); samelocality, open grassland, 28°35.845’S, 26°26.280’E, leg. V. Butler, immature female, 2 ♂ (NCA 2013/3350); same locality, Acacia karroo woodlands, 28°35.785’S, 26°26.335’E, 1–31.III.2013, 1 ♂ (NCA 2013/4287); Bethulie, Tussen–die–Riviere Nature Reserve, rocky hill, hand collecting, 30°17.4’S, 26°03.6’E, leg. L.N. Lotz &amp; C. Haddad, 14.X.2008, 1 immature (NMBA 12702); Bloemfontein, Botanical Gardens, pitfalltraps, 29°04.8’S, 26°06.00’E, leg. R. Poller &amp; S. Otto, XII.2008, 1 ♂ (NMBA 11166); Bloemfontein district, Farm Deelhoek, under rocks, hand collecting, 28°50.295’S, 26°06.545’E, leg. C. Haddad, 21.X.2001, 1 ♂ (NCA 2017/1476); Bloemfontein, Roodewal, 5 Dryer Ln., under rocks next to dam, hand collecting, 29°06’17.3“S, 26°20’00.3“E, leg. R. Booysen, L. Whitehead &amp; N. Smit, 15.XI.2018, 1 ♀ 1 immature (NCA 2020/85); samelocality, on ground, under rocks, with Anoplelepis ants, hand collecting, 29°06’17.3“S, 26°20’00.3“E, leg. R. Booysen, S. Pekár, E. Liznarova &amp; O. Michálek, 27.XI.2018, 1 ♂ (NCA 2020/86); Bloemfontein, University of the Free State, West Campus, Trinervitermes trinervoides termitaria and surrounding grassland, pitfall traps, 1425 m a.s.l., 29°06’S, 26°10’E, leg. C. Haddad &amp; H. Badenhorst, 6– 26.III.2019, 10 ♂ 4 ♀ (NCA 2019/845); Bloemfontein district, Farm Hopefield, bluegum leaf litter, 28°54.00’S, 26°13.8’E, leg. C. Haddad, 24.II.2002, 1 ♂ (NCA 2002/416); same locality, ground surface, hand collecting, 22.XII.2001, 1 ♂ 1 ♀ (NCA 2002/415); Bloemfontein, Langenhoven Park, on paving in garden, 1415 m a.s.l., 29°05.099’S, 26°09.569’E, leg. C. Haddad, 1.I.2003, 1 ♂ 1 ♀ (NCA 2017/1485); Naval Hill, pitfalltraps, 1440 m a.s.l., 29°03.6’S, 26°08.4’E, leg. L.N. Lotz, V.1990, 1 ♂ (NMBA 6186); samelocality, 1480 ma.s.l., 1 ♀ 1 immature (NMBA 6095); samelocality, 1440 ma.s.l., 1 ♂ (NMBA 6082); Naval Hill, Eastern Plateau, 1250 ma.s.l., 29°03.6’S, 26°08.4’E, leg. L.N. Lotz, II.1991, 5 ♂ (NMBA 7161); samelocality, X.1990, 1 ♂ 1 ♀ (NMBA 6955); same locality, I.1991, 2 ♂ 1 ♀ (NMBA 7096); samelocality, III.1991, 1 ♂ (NMBA 7202); Naval Hill, Hangmanskloof, 1250 ma.s.l., 29°03.6’S, 26°08.4’E, VII.1990, 2 ♂ (NMBA 7036); Naval Hill, Hangmanskloof North, 29°03.6’S, 26°08.4’E, XI.1990, 1 ♂ (NMBA 6987); Naval Hill, Hangmanskloof South, 1250 ma.s.l., 29°03.6’S; 26°08.4’E, XII.1991, 7 ♂ 1 ♀ 1 immature (NMBA 7607); samelocality, II.1991, 6 ♂ 1 immature (NMBA 7145); samelocality, IX.1990, 7 ♂ (NMBA 6315); samelocality, pitfalltraps, XI.1991, 1 ♂ 1 immature (NMBA 7539); samelocality, III.1991, 1 ♂ (NMBA 7185); samelocality, XI.1990, 3 ♂ (NMBA 6990); samelocality, I.1991, 9 ♂ 4 ♀ 2 immatures (NMBA 7080); samelocality, X.1990, 2 ♂ (NMBA 6944); Naval Hill, Observatory, 1250 ma.s.l., II.1991, 1 ♀ (NMBA 7164); Naval Hill, West Plateau, I.1991, 2 ♂ (NMBA 7109); Boshof, Elliesdal 1062, pitfalltraps, 28°10.8’S, 25°18.6’E, leg. Entomol. Staff, IV–VIII.1987, 2 ♂ 1 ♀ (NMBA 1813); Brandfort, Amanzi Private Game Reserve, Acacia woodland, 1425 ma.s.l., 28°21.00’S, 26°15.00’E, leg. V. Butler &amp; C. Haddad, 17.XII–1.I.2011, 2 ♂ (NMBA 15925); Florisbad, 1250 ma.s.l., 28°27.6’S, 26°03.00’E, leg. L.N. Lotz, 08.XII.1987, 1 ♀ (NMBA 16912); samelocality, 08–21.XII.1987, 1 ♀ (NMBA 8413); samelocality, 09–23.XI.1987, 1 ♂ (NMBA 4954), 1 ♂ (NMBA 4939); samelocality, 1250 ma.s.l., 17.I–1.II.1988, 1 ♀ (NMBA 3724); samelocality, 8.XII.1987, 1 ♂ (NMBA 17096); samelocality, 5–19.I.1988, 1 ♀ (NMBA 3631); samelocality, 12–23.IX.1988, 1 ♂ (NMBA 8519); samelocality, 08.XII.1987, 1 ♂ (NMBA 17448); same locality, 21.XII–5.I.1987 –88, 1 ♀ (NMBA 8394); same locality, 5.I.1988, 1 ♂ (NMBA 16913); samelocality, 8–21.XII.1987, 1 ♂ (NMBA 3394), 1 ♂ (NMBA 8376); same locality, 1–15.II.1988, 1 ♂ (NMBA 8494); Krugersdrift Dam, in canal, hand collecting, 28°25.2’S, 25°33.00’E, leg. Mus. Staff, 28.VIII.1985, 3 immatures (NMBA 9901); samelocality, SE 2825 Dd, leg. C. Pieterse, 23.IV.1985, 1 immature (NMBA 169); samelocality, leg. Mus. Staff, 21.X.1985, 1 ♂ (NMBA 979), samelocality, 1 immature (NMBA 982); samelocality, 28.VIII.1985, 1 ♀ (NMBA 891); samelocality, Ziziphus bushes, beating, leg. C. Pieterse, 18.IV.1985, 5 ♂ 1 ♀ (NMBA 165); samelocality, in canal, hand collecting, leg. Mus. Staff, 22.VIII.1985, 1 ♂ (NMBA 858); Fauresmith, Kalkfonteindam, in webs &amp; on ground, 29°18.6’S, 25°09.6’E, leg. L.N. Lotz, 9.IV.2008, 2 immatures (NMBA 12099); samelocality, grassveld, pitfalltraps, 10–14.IV.2008, 4 ♂ 4 ♀ (NMBA 12183); same locality, Koppie, 14–18.IV.2008, 1 ♀ (NMBA 12205); samelocality, rocky hill, 8–11.IV.2008, 1 ♂ (NMBA 11988); Gariep Dam Nature Reserve, Nama karoo veld, pitfall traps, 1340 m a.s.l., 30°35’S, 25°32’E, leg. M. Morake &amp; N. Tshabalala, 10.IV.2017, 1 ♂ (NCA 2019/910); same data but sweeping, 1 ♀ (NCA 2019/926); Golden Gate, pitfall traps, SE 29 29 Aa, leg. Mus. Staff, V.1985, 1 ♂ (NMBA 765); Hennenman, 2 km South of Whites, Various, 28°00.6’S, 27°00.6’E, leg. L.N. Lotz, X.1993, 1 ♂ 1 immature (NMBA 6295); Hoopstad, Sandveld Nature Reserve, Odontotermes mound chimney, hand collecting, 27°51.00’S, 25°55.8’E, leg. C. Haddad, 25.X.2003, 1 ♂ (NCA 2002/529); same locality, grassland and shrubs, pitfall traps, 27°26.4’S, 25°07.6’E, leg. R. Fourie &amp; A. Grobler, 2–30.X.2009, 2 ♂ (NMBA 14612); Swartsrus 1193, beating, 27°27.00’S, 25°18.00’E, leg. Mus. Staff, 24.X.1985, 1 ♀ (NMBA 991); Luckhof district, Farm Bankfontein, Vanderkloof Dam, 30°04.557’S, 24°52.204’E, leg. C. Haddad, 26.IV.2019, 1 ♂ (NCA 2019/410); samelocality, 30°04.448’S, 24°53.023’E, leg. C. Haddad, 27.III.2018, 2 ♀ (NCA 2019/409); Petrusburg, Petrusburg Rd., among Arctotis flowers, 29°10.8’S, 25°04.2’E, leg. Entomol. Staff, 20.VIII.1987, 1 ♀ (NMBA 1893); Theunissen, Erfenis Dam Nature Reserve, site 4, gravel plain, pitfalltraps, 28°18.00’S, 26°28.8’E, leg. R. Fourie &amp; A. Grobler, 31.VIII–30.IX.2009, 1 ♀ (NMBA 14279); 30.IX–28.X.2009, 2 ♂ (NMBA 14339); same locality, Site 6, N shore of dam, near water, 31.VIII–30.XI.2009, 1 ♀ (NMBA 14260). Gauteng: Johannesburg, Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve (Site 4), Along hillside, between entrance &amp; site 4, hand collecting, 26°16.998’S, 28°04.002’E, leg. Spider Club members, 13.I.2013, 1 ♂ (KNR0742); Midrand, Halfway House, crops, potatoes, 25°59.4’S, 28°07.8’E, leg. J. Finley, 2.IV.1989, 3 immatures (NCA 76/1105); Pretoria/Tshwane, Faerie Glenn Nature Reserve, leg. P. Webb, 26.IV.2014, 3 immatures (NCA 2014/2481); Knoppieslaagte, pitfalltraps, 25°57.00’S, 27°58.2’E, leg. D. Uys, 19.III.1979, 2 ♂ 1 ♀ (NCA 2001/65); Rietondale Research Station, on soil, 25°44.4’S, 28°11.4’E, leg. A. van den Berg, 24.III.1998, 1 ♂ (NCA 2007/1317); samelocality, leg. J. Nkwana, 16.VI.1998, 1 ♂ 1 ♀ (NCA 2007/1319). KwaZulu–Natal: Ndumo Game Reserve, Mjanshi, Main Road, hand collecting, 26°54.222’S, 32°16.025’E, leg. C. Haddad, 10.II.2015, 1 ♀ (NCA 2015/1717); Pongola, Ngotche, Farm Vergeval, Camponotus ant mimic, 27°21.00’S, 31°36.6’E, leg. A.S. Dippenaar et al., 4.IV.1967, 1 ♀ (NCA 84/476); Sani Pass, pitfall traps, 1200 m a.s.l., 30°11.4’S, 30°24.4’E, leg. University of Pretoria Students, 28.I.2008, 1 ♀ (NCA 2011/855). Limpopo: Dendron, Farm Amsterdam, under stones, hand collecting, 23°22.2’S, 29°19.2’E, leg. A.S. Dippenaar et al., 19.IV.1967, 1 ♂ (NCA 84/477); Mopani, Ndengeza, pitfall traps, 23°18.534’S, 30°24.486’E, leg. E. Mauda, 14.VI.2014, with egg sac, 2 ♀ (NCA 2015/2474), 1 ♂ (NCA 2015/2475), 1 ♂ 2 ♀ (NCA 2015/2480), 1 ♂ (NCA 2015/2481), 2 ♀ (NCA 2015/2488); samelocality, pitfalltraps, leg. E. Mauda, 9.VI.2014, 3 ♂ 1 ♀ (NCA 2015/2485), same data but pitfall traps, 5 ♂ 3 ♀ (NCA 2015/2484); same locality, pitfall traps, leg. E. Maude, 21. I.2015, 1 ♀ (NCA 2015/2473); samelocality, pitfalltraps, leg. E. Maude, 26.I.2015, 2 ♂ 1 ♀ (NCA 2015/2477). Mpumalanga: Belfast, Kloof, leaf litter, leg. M. Filmer, 27.XII.1990, 1 immature (NCA 91/652); Carolina, Grootpan Farm 456JS, Site 1, 27 km NW Carolina, Strathrae Colliery EIA, sweeping, 1692 ma.s.l., 23°58.18’S, 29°55.44’E, leg. D.H. Jacobs, 13.II.2012, 3 ♂ (NCA 2013/5308); Grootpan Farm 564JS, 01F, 27 km NW of Carolina, Strathrae Colliery EIA, pitfalltraps, 1689 ma.s.l., 25°54.18’S, 29°55.44’E, leg. D.H. Jacobs, 12.VI.2012, 1 ♀ (NCA 2012/4435); Dullstroom, Verloren Valei Nature Reserve, soil surface, handcollecting, 28°18.00’S, 30°06.9’E, leg. P. Webb, 23.XII.2015, 1 ♀ (NCA 2015/2491); Kruger National Park, Skukuza Camp, leg. A. Leroy, 29.XI.2005, 1 ♀ (NCA 2007/1316). Northern Cape: Douglas, ca. 20 km east of Douglas on R357, On ground with Anoplolepis custodiens ant, 1035 ma.s.l., 28°59.358’S, 23°58.372’E, leg. C. Haddad, 21.IX.2001, 1 ♀ (NCA 2017/1477); Kathu, Farm Sacha, pitfalltraps, 27°42.500’S, 22°57.967’E, 24–27.II.2003, 2 ♂ (NCA 2017/1478); Kuruman, 1 km Sof Kuruman, on ground with Anoplolepis custodiens ants, hand collecting, leg. C. Haddad, 1350 m a.s.l., 27°28.887’S, 23°26.624’E, leg. C. Haddad, 21.I.2004, 1 ♂ (NCA 2017/1479); Nieuwoudtville, Hantam National Botanical Garden, under stones, 31°22.2’S, 19°06.6’E, leg. T. Russell-Smith, 26.VIII.2008, 1 ♂ 1 immature (NCA 2015/2817); Prieska, Green Valley Nuts, Pistachio orchard, pitfall traps, 29°40.8’S, 22°44.4’E, leg. C. Haddad, 18. IX.2001, 3 ♂ 2 ♀ (NCA 2002/483); samelocality, leaf litter sifting, 29°40.8’S, 22°44.4’E, leg. C. Haddad. 28.V.2002, 1 immature (NCA 2002/486). Western Cape: Beaufort West, Karoo National Park, web in grass, hand collecting, leg. A. Leroy, 2.IV.1989, 1 immature (NCA 89/691); Cape Town, Devil’s Peak slope, 33°57.00’S, 18°25.8’E, leg. F. Purcell, VII.1898, 1 immature (SAM 4283); Signal Hill, 33°54.6’S, 18°24.00’E, leg. W.F. Purcell, VIII.1898, 1 ♀ (SAMC 4400); samelocality, leg. R.M. Lightfoot, VI.1897, 1 immature (SAM 3386); De Hoop Nature Reserve, back dune, leaf litter, leg. C. Haddad, 25.III.2005, 2 immatures (NCA 2005/569); Matjiesfontein, Farm Jagerskraal, open ground, pitfalltraps, 33°13.802’S, 20°24.907’E, leg. Z. Mbo, 10.IX–15.X.2015, 4 immatures (NCA2016/2732); Prince Albert, Tierberg, old lands, 33°13.2’S, 22°01.8’E, leg. R. Dean, 14.VI.1988, 1 ♂ (NCA 91/1259). ZIMBABWE: Matobo: Rowallan Park, 20°25’S, 28°31’E, leg. M. FitzPatrick, VII.2005, 1 ♂ (NMZ/ A15859), 1 ♂ 2 ♀ 4 immatures (NMZ/ A15297), 1 ♀ (NMZ/ A15297); samelocality, pitfalltraps, leg. M. FitzPatrick, I.2005, 1 ♂ 4 ♀ 1 immature (NMZ/A15287); samelocality, pitfalltraps, leg. M. FitzPatrick, 27.VII.2004, 1 ♂ (NMZ/ A14870); same locality, pitfalltraps, leg. M. FitzPatrick, V.2005, 2 ♂ 1 immature (NMZ/A15465); samelocality, pitfalltraps, leg. M. FitzPatrick, XI.2004, 1 ♂ 2 ♀ 2 immatures (NMZ/ A15218); samelocality, pitfalltraps, leg. M. FitzPatrick, XII.2004, 1 ♂ (NMZ/A15229); samelocality, pitfalltraps, leg. M. FitzPatrick, XI.2005, 1 ♂ (NMZ/A16457); same locality, pitfalltraps, leg. M. FitzPatrick, III.2005, 6 ♂ 3 ♀ (NMZ/ A15420); samelocality, pitfalltraps, leg. M. FitzPatrick, IV.2005, 3 ♂ 4 ♀ (NMZ/A15452); samelocality, pitfalltraps, leg. M. FitzPatrick, X.2004, 1 ♂ 1 ♀ 2 immatures (NMZ/A15107); samelocality, pitfalltraps, leg. M. FitzPatrick, I.2006, 1 ♀ (NMZ/A16560).</p><p>Diagnosis. Micaria beaufortia can be distinguished from other Afrotropical Micaria in having a divided anterior hood (females), as well as posterior pockets basal to each of the spermathecae that are curved. Both sexes are large (4–5 mm) in comparison to other Afrotropical species and possess a narrow white transverse median band with a perpendicular dotted or solid stripe extending towards the spinnerets (Fig. 1).</p><p>Description. Female (non–type from Bloemfontein, NCA 2019/845): Measurements: TL 4.85, CL 1.85, CW 1.15, CL:CW 1.61, CLH 0.13, CLH:AME 2.06. Eyes: ALE 0.10, AME 0.06, PLE 0.08, PME 0.06, AME–AME 0.04, PME–PME 0.08, MOQAW 0.18, MOQPW 0.21, MOQL 0.20. SL 0.94, SW 0.73, AL 2.60, AW 1.80. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.54, 0.30, 0.35, 0.60. Leg I: 1.25, 0.56, 0.97, me 0.79, 0.86. II: 1.12, 0.57, 0.95, 0.78, 0.84. III: 1.11, 0.54, 0.86, 0.93, 0.80. IV: 1.80, 0.65, 1.40, 1.60, 0.93. TLoflegs (I–IV): 4.43, 4.26, 4.24, 6.38; leg formula: 4123.</p><p>Colouration: carapace dark brown; abdomen dark brown to black; sternum, endites, labium and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace; legs with femora slightly darkened (Fig. 11). Carapace: carapace smooth; decorated with squamose setae (Fig. 37), indistinct dark pattern radiating from the middle; two white lines present on posterior quarter; posterior margin with an indentation in the middle; anterior margin of carapace narrowing from coxa I; fovea absent; AER recurved in anterior view (Fig. 40), PER procurved in dorsal view (Fig. 41). Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae (Fig. 43). Labium: triangular in shape. Endites: oblique; constricted just above halfway; anterior margin flattened; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin; serrula present (Fig. 48). Sternum: broadest between coxa Iand II, tapered to rounded tip behind coxa IV; decorated with squamose setae (Figs 50–52).</p><p>Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of leg normal, thin; all tarsi pseudo–segmented. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1do, 1pl, 1do, 1pl, 1pl, 3plv, 1rlv, 4vt. Leg I: 1do, 1pl, 2plv, 1rlv, 1vt. II: 1do, 1pl, 2plv, 1rlv, 1vt. III: 1do, 1pl, 1rl, 2pl, 1rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 2vt, 1pl, 1rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 4vt. IV: 1do, 2pl, 2pl, 1rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 2vt, 1pl, 1rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 4vt. Legs with four rows of scopulate setae on metatarsi and tarsi. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose seta; white setae forming a transverse dorsal stripe medially and longitudinally from midpoint of abdomen to spinnerets; venter similar in colour to dorsum; sigilla not visible. Epigyne: anterior hood divided; slightly angled; posterior pockets present posterior to spermathecae; copulatory opening located medially at bifurcation of copulatory ducts; spermathecae globular in shape. Copulatory duct originating from copulatory opening, extending posteriorly for short distance to anterior margin of spermathecae; fertilisation duct curved laterally, located basally on spermathecae; spermathecae globular (Figs 103, 113, 114).</p><p>Male (non–type from Bloemfontein, NCA 2019/845): Measurements: TL 3.65, CL 1.50, CW 0.95, CL:CW 1.58, CLH 0.14, CLH:AME 2.19. Eyes: ALE 0.07, AME 0.06, PLE 0.08, PME 0.05, AME–AME 0.03, PME–PME 0.07, MOQAW 0.15, MOQPW 0.19, MOQL 0.20. SL 0.78, SW 0.60, AL 1.90, AW 0.95. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.59, 0.29, 0.29, 0.54. Leg I: 1.21, 0.56, 0.97, 0.81, 0.83; II: 1.17, 0.51, 0.90, 0.79, 0.81. III: 1.10, 0.43, 0.86, 0.81, 0.71. IV: 1.65, 0.53, 1.28, 1.45, 1.00. TLoflegs (I–IV): 4.38, 4.18, 3.91, 5.91; leg formula: 4123.</p><p>Colouration: carapace dark brown; abdomen dark brown to black; sternum, endites, labium and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace; femora slightly darkened (Fig. 12). Carapace: smooth in texture; decorated with squamose setae; indistinct dark pattern radiating towards coxae; two white lines present on posterior quarter; posterior margin indented medially; anterior margin of carapace narrowed from coxa I; fovea absent; PER procurved in dorsal view; AER recurved in anterior view. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular, tapering to a rounded apex. Endites: slanting inwards towards chelicerae; constricted just above middle; anterior margin flattened; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin. Sternum: shield-like; broadest between coxa I and II; truncated between coxa IV; decorated with brachiate and elongate barbed setae. Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base; leg Imore pronounced in this fashion, rest of leg normal, thin; all tarsi pseudo–segmented. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1do, 1pl, 1do, 1pl, 1pl, 1plv, 3vt. Leg I: 1do, 1pl, 2plv, 1rlv, 1vt. II: 1do, 1pl, 2plv, 1rlv, 1vt. III: 1do, 1pl, 1rl, 2pl, 1rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 2vt, 1pl, 1rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 4vt. IV: 1do, 2pl, 2pl, 1rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 2vt, 1pl, 1rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 4vt. Legs with four rows of scopulate setae on metatarsi and tarsi. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose setae; white transverse median stripe located dorsally, formed by white setae; venter similar in colour to dorsum, white stripes sometimes present laterally towards anterior margin (Fig. 12); sigilla not visible. Palp: RTA present dorsally (Fig. 107); median apophysis present medially with slightly curved tip; sperm duct present on retrolateral surface of tegulum; embolus broad at base, retrolaterally curved tip; cymbium tip one third the length of the bulb (Figs 115, 116).</p><p>Distribution. M. beaufortia is very widespread throughout South Africa and found in a few localities in Namibia, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia (Map 1).</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03AC33149C2EFFE77CBDFA13FD95FDD1	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Booysen, Ruan;Haddad, Charles R.	Booysen, Ruan, Haddad, Charles R. (2021): Revision and molecular phylogeny of the spider genus Micaria Westring, 1851 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) in the Afrotropical Region. Zootaxa 4940 (1): 1-82, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4940.1.1
03AC33149C13FFE27CBDF9ACFB60FE89.text	03AC33149C13FFE27CBDF9ACFB60FE89.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Micaria bimaculata Booysen & Haddad 2021	<div><p>Micariabimaculata sp. nov.</p><p>Figs 13–14, 117–120</p><p>Type material: Holotype: ♀, MAURITANIA: Nouakchott Region: Nouakchott, 31 km <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=-15.96625&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=18.081034" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long -15.96625/lat 18.081034)">South of Nouachott</a>, hand collecting, 18°04.862’N, 15°57.975’W, leg. F. Borgato, XI.1994 (CAS, CASENT 9078556).</p><p>Paratypes: 1 ♂, same data as holotype (CASENT 9078556).</p><p>Etymology. The name of this species is derived from the two Latin words bi (two) and maculata (spot), and refers to the two large white spots on the midline of the abdomen in both the males and females of this species.</p><p>Diagnosis. Micaria bimaculata sp. nov. can be distinguished from other Afrotropical Micaria in bearing two large white spots on the abdomen in both sexes. Furthermore, this species’ females can be distinguished from M. gomerae Strand, 1911 in having copulatory ducts that are thicker and separated by their width. The males of M. bimaculata sp. nov. differ from M. gomerae males in have a shorter embolus that curves retrolaterally, at a right angle, at half the length of the embolus. Furthermore, the median apophysis is shorter and thicker than that of M. gomerae (figs 63a-gin Wunderlich 1980).</p><p>Description. Female (holotype from Nouakchott, CASENT 9078556): Measurements: TL 3.75, CL 1.35, CW 0.95, CL:CW 1.42, CLH 0.10, CLH:AME 1.20. Eyes: ALE 0.06, AME 0.08, PLE 0.06, PME 0.06, AME–AME 0.04, PME–PME 0.07, MOQAW 0.18, MOQPW 0.19, MOQL 0.19. SL 0.78, SW 0.57, AL 2.15, AW 1.45. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.44, 0.19, 0.25, 0.43. Leg I: 0.97, 0.30, 0.49, 0.41, 0.64. II: 0.95, 0.29, 0.50, 0.40, 0.64. III: 0.87, 0.38, 0.65, 0.73, 0.59. IV: 1.40, 0.46, 0.98, 1.19, 0.87. TLoflegs (I–IV): 2.81, 2.78, 3.22, 4.90; leg formula: 4312.</p><p>Colouration: carapace brown; abdomen brown on anterior half and dark brown on posterior half; legs uniform in colour (femora may be darker in live specimens); sternum, endites, labium and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace (Fig. 13). Carapace: smooth in texture; decorated with squamose setae; pattern faded but seems to be radiating from middle; posterior margin indented medially; anterior margin of carapace narrowing slightly from coxa I; PER procurved in dorsal view, AER recurved in anterior view; fovea absent. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae; apical margin slightly thickened. Labium: dark spots in posterior corners; triangular in shape; tuft of setae present at tip. Endites: slanting inwards, constricted just above halfway; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin. Sternum: darkened ridges; shield-like; broadest between coxa Iand II; posterior margin truncated between coxa IV. Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1do, 1pl, 1do, 1pl, 1pl, 2plv, 4vt. Leg I: I 1do, 1pl, 2plv, 2vt. II: 2do, 1pl, 1rl, 2plv, 2vt. III: 2do, 1pl, 1rl, 2pl, 1rl, 2plv, 1rlv, 2vt, 2pl, 1rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 5vt. IV: 2do, 2pl, 2rl, 2plv, 4vt, 1pl, 1rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 4vt. Legs I–IV with two rows of scopulate setae on metatarsi and four rows on tarsi. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose setae; dorsal pattern forming two large spots on transverse midline of abdomen (Fig. 13); venter similar in colour to dorsum; sigilla not visible. Epigyne: in ventral view, anterior hood divided, curved; posterior pockets medially between spermathecae; copulatory openings globular. In dorsal view, copulatory ducts present medially on inner apical margin of spermathecae; fertilisation ducts present on basal interior margin of spermathecae, curved laterally; spermathecae globular (Figs 117, 118).</p><p>Male. (paratype from Nouakchott, CASENT 9078556): Measurements: TL 3.25, CL 1.45, CW 1.05, CL: CW 1.38, CLH 0.13, CLH:AME 1.65. Eyes: ALE 0.06, AME 0.08, PLE 0.06, PME 0.06, AME–AME 0.02, PME– PME 0.10, MOQAW 0.19, MOQPW 0.21, MOQL 0.22. SL 0.74, SW 0.59, AL 1.60, AW 1.10. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.49, 0.29, 0.30, 0.38. Leg I: 1.48, 0.49, 0.95, 0.81, 0.78. II: 1.13, 0.48, 0.81, 0.73, 0.78. III: 0.94, 0.44, 0.83, 0.92, 0.76. IV: 1.46, 0.46, 1.16, 1.19, 0.94. TLoflegs (I–IV): 4.51, 3.93, 3.89, 5.21; leg formula: 4123 .</p><p>Colouration: carapace dark brown; abdomen brown on anterior half and dark brown on posterior half; femora darkened partially, rest of legs normal in colour; sternum, endites, labium and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace (Fig. 14). Carapace: smooth in texture, decorated with squamose setae; pattern faded, but radiating from middle towards coxae, posterior margin similar to female; fovea absent; anterior margin of carapace narrowing slightly from coxa I; PER procurved in dorsal view, AER recurved in anterior view. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae; apical margin slightly thickened. Labium: dark spots in posterior corners; triangular in shape; tuft of setae present at tip. Endites: slanting inwards, constricted just above halfway; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin; apical margin flattened; posterior margin bulbous. Sternum: darkened ridges; shield-like; broadest between coxa Iand II; posterior margin narrowly truncated between coxa IV. Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1do, 1pl, 1do, 1pl, 1pl, 1plv, 4vt. Leg I: 1do, 1pl. II: 2do, 2pl, 2plv, 2vt. III: 2do, 2plv, 1rl, 2pl, 2rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 2vt, 1pl, 1rl, 2l, 1rl, 4vt. IV: 2do, 1rl, 2pl, 2rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 2vt, 1pl, 1rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 4vt. Legs I–IV with two rows of scopulate setae on metatarsi and four rows on tarsi. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose setae; dorsal pattern forming two large spots on transverse midline of abdomen (Fig. 14); venter similar in colour to dorsum; sigilla not visible. Palp: retrolateral tibial apophysis present dorsally; median apophysis present next to embolus; median apophysis broad, elongate, bending prolaterally, skewed diagonally; sperm duct present on retrolateral surface of tegulum, curved basally; sperm duct “S” shaped before ending at embolus; embolus broad at base, strongly curved retrolaterally, tip elongate; cymbium elongate, widest near middle; cymbial tip rounded, two small spines ventrally on tip; three ventralterminalspinesinfrontof embolus (Figs 119, 120).</p><p>Distribution. Micaria bimaculata sp. nov. is only known from the type locality (Map 2).</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03AC33149C13FFE27CBDF9ACFB60FE89	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Booysen, Ruan;Haddad, Charles R.	Booysen, Ruan, Haddad, Charles R. (2021): Revision and molecular phylogeny of the spider genus Micaria Westring, 1851 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) in the Afrotropical Region. Zootaxa 4940 (1): 1-82, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4940.1.1
03AC33149C16FFE37CBDFE4DFDE6F8A1.text	03AC33149C16FFE37CBDFE4DFDE6F8A1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Micaria bispicula Booysen & Haddad 2021	<div><p>Micariabispicula sp. nov.</p><p>Figs 15–16, 57, 67, 121–124</p><p>Type material: Holotype: ♀, SOUTHAFRICA: Western Cape: Hermanus, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=19.12595&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-34.357166" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 19.12595/lat -34.357166)">Fisherhaven</a>, 34°21.430’S, 19°07.557’E, leaf litter, leg. C. Haddad, 12.I.2008 (NCA 2008/453).</p><p>Paratypes: NAMIBIA: Kunene Region: Brandberg, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=14.561116&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-21.175" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 14.561116/lat -21.175)">Gravel</a> plain, pitfall row 3, pitfall traps, 2120 m a.s.l., 21°10.5’S, 14°33.667’E, leg. K. Meaking / Raleigh International, 12.IV.2000, 1 ♂ (SMN 45032). SOUTH AFRICA: Northern Cape: <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=23.08&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-29.07" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 23.08/lat -29.07)">Douglas</a>, under rocks, hand collecting, 1025 m a.s.l., 29°04.266’S, 23°47.951’E, leg. C. Haddad, 2.IV.2001, 1 ♂ (NCA 2017/1482); Hay, Farm Rooipan, in the day, under rocks, hand collecting, 29°04.2’S, 23°04.8’E, leg. L.N. Lotz, 6.XII.2006, 1 ♀ (NMBA 10306) . Western Cape: Buffels Bay, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=18.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-34.1" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 18.45/lat -34.1)">Cape of Good Hope</a>, 34°11.4’S, 18°15.6’E, leg. C. Griswold, J. Doyen &amp; T.M. Griswold, 25–29.X.1985, 1 ♂ (NMSA 22447); Cape Peninsula, Muizenberg, Dunes to the north, pitfall traps, 34°06’S, 18°27’E, leg. R. Legg, 1–15.XII.1991, 2 ♂ 1 ♀, with 2 non-type immatures (MRAC 173647) .</p><p>Other material examined: NAMIBIA: Kunene Region: Brandberg, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=14.571383&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-21.146667" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 14.571383/lat -21.146667)">Konigstein Farm</a>, 22–day pitfall row, 2348 ma.s.l., 21°08.8’S, 14°34.283’E, leg. K. Meaking /Raleigh International, 17.V.2002, 1 ♂ (SMN 45021); Konigstein Pan, 2340 ma.s.l., 7.V.2000, 10 ♂ (SMN 45027); samelocality, 29.V.2000, 12 ♂ (SMN 45014); SOUTH AFRICA: Northern Cape: Kalahari Gemsbok Park, Twee Rivieren, pitfalltraps, 26°15.6’S, 20°22.2’E, leg. E.A. Ueckermann &amp; D. Keetch, 8–12.II.1987, 1 ♂ (NCA 87/531); Kathu, Farm Sacha, 27°42.500’S, 22°57.967’E, leg. C. Haddad, 24–27.II.2003, 1 ♂ (NCA 2017/1478); Prieska, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.74&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-29.68" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.74/lat -29.68)">Green Valley</a> Nuts, Pistachio orchard, 29°40.8’S, 22°44.4’E, leg. C. Haddad, 18.IX.2001, 1 ♂ (NCA 2002/483) . Western Cape: Anysberg Nature Reserve, under rocks, handcollecting, leg. C. Haddad &amp; R. Lyle, 23.IX.2005, 2 ♂ (NCA 2007/3982); samelocality, leg. C. Haddad, 23.IX.2005, 1 ♂ (NCA 2007/3963); Beaufort <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">West</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Farm</a> 77, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Karoo</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Area</a> 4, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Site</a> 2, pitfalltraps, 32°20.64’S, 23°21.24’E, leg. D.H. Jacobs, 12.XII.2007, 2 ♂ (NCA 2008/4699); <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Beaufort West</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Farm Juriesfontein</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Karoo</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Area</a> 3, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Site</a> 4, 32°31.8’S, 23°25.8’E, 11.XII.2007, 1 ♂ (NCA 2008/4701); <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Beaufort West</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Farm Kraanvogelfontein</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Karoo</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Area</a> 2, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Site</a> 3, 32°32.4’S, 22°59.04’E, 9.XII.2007, 1 ♂ (NCA 2008/4755); <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Beaufort West</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Farm</a> Nuwejaarsfontein, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Karoo</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Area</a> 3, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Site</a> 1, 32°57.00’S, 23°23.4’E, 2.XII.2007, 1 ♂ (NCA 2008/4703); <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Beaufort West</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Farm Vaalkuil</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Karoo</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Area</a> 1, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Site</a> 4, 32°48.84’S, 22°46.92’E, 6.XII.2007, 1 ♂ (NCA 2008/4700); <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Karoo National Park</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Sandrivier</a>, running on ground (LR624), hand collecting, leg. J. Leroy, 6.X.1989, 2 ♀ 2 immatures (NCA 91/700); <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Brand</a> se <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Baai</a>, NDC3, pitfall traps, leg. C. Lyons, 22.XI.2007, 1 ♀ (NCA 2008/1984); Cape <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Town</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Bergvliet Flats</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Diep Rivier</a>, 34°03.00’S, 18°27.00’E, leg. W.F. Purcell, XII.1899, 1 ♂ (SAM 6236); <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">Cederberg Wilderness Area</a>, pitfalltraps, 1–1298 ma.s.l., 32°20.82’S, 19°08.1’E, leg. E. Nortje &amp; S. Kritzinger-Klopper, 1.III.2010, 1 ♂ (NCA 2012/5050); Cederberg, Niewoudt’s Pass, 3–551 ma.s.l., 32°20.94’S, 19°00.36’E, 1.I.2009, 1 ♂ (NCA 2011/2693); Cederberg, Niewwoudt’s Pass, 3–344 ma.s.l., 32°20.28’S, 18°59.28’E, 1.X.2009, 1 ♂ (NCA 2011/2695); Cederberg, Niewwoudt’s Pass, 3–551 ma.s.l., 32°20.94’S, 19°00.36’E, 1 ♂ (NCA 2011/2694); Cederberg, Sawadee, 3– 344m asl, 32°20.28’S, 18°59.28’E, 1 ♂ (NCA 2012/3549); Tierberg, leg. R. Dean, 14.IV.1998, 1 ♀ (NCA 91/1220); Victoria <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.45&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.27" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.45/lat -31.27)">West</a>, Melton Wold (83.5 km West of Victoria West), pitfall traps, 31°16.2’S, 22°27.00’E, leg. Entomol. Staff, III–VII.1989, 1 ♂ (NMBA 8619) .</p><p>Etymology. The species name is a combination of the Latin prefix bi (two) and spicula (spines). It refers to the two retrolateral tibial apophyses that are located on the dorsal side of the palpal tibia in the males of this species.</p><p>Diagnosis. Females of this species can be distinguished from other Afrotropical species by having deeply notched copulatory openings, a continuously curved anterior hood, and short copulatory ducts. The males have two dorsal retrolateraltibial apophyses, located dorsally on the palpal tibia.</p><p>Description. Female (holotype from Fisherhaven, NCA 2008/453): Measurements: TL 3.65, CL 1.65, CW 0.95, CL:CW 1.74, CLH 0.14, CLH:AME 1.97. Eyes: ALE 0.06, AME 0.07, PLE 0.06, PME 0.06, AME–AME 0.02, PME–PME 0.07, MOQAW 0.16, MOQPW 0.20, MOQL 0.21. SL 0.86, SW 0.65, AL 2.10, AW 1.10. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.48, 0.26, 0.27, 0.48. Leg I: 0.86, 0.33, 0.62, 0.56, 0.62. II: 1.10, 0.33, 0.76, 0.71, 0.78. III: 1.00, 0.46, 0.78, 0.76, 0.72. IV: 1.52, 0.51, 1.22, 1.37, 0.92. TLoflegs (I–IV): 2.99, 3.68, 3.72, 5.54; leg formula: 4321.</p><p>Colouration: carapace dark brown; abdomen dark brown to black; sternum, labium, endites, and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace; legs Iand II with femora darkened, legs III and IV uniform in colour (Fig. 15).</p><p>Carapace: decorated with squamose setae; smooth in texture; pattern indistinct, radiating from middle towards coxae; two white lines present on posterior third of carapace; fovea absent; posterior margin indented medially; anterior margin of carapace narrowing from coxa I; PER procurved in dorsal view; AER recurved in anterior view.</p><p>Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape; cluster of setae present on tip. Endites: oblique; constricted just above halfway; anterior margin rounded; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin.</p><p>Sternum: shield-like; broadest between coxa Iand II; posterior margin tapered to point between coxa IV. Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin; all tarsi pseudo–segmented. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1do, 5plv, 1pl, 1do, 1pl, 1rl, 2plv, 1rlv, 4vt. Leg I: 1do, 1pl, 2plv, 2vt. II: 1do, 2plv, 1rlv, 1vt. III: 1do, 1pl, 2pl, 1rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 2vt, 1pl, 1rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 4vt. IV: 1do, 2pl, 2rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 2vt, 1pl, 1rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 4vt. Legs I–IV with two rows of scopulate setae on metatarsi and four rows on tarsi. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose setae; dorsal pattern forming solid white transverse band medially on abdomen and longitudinal dotted perpendicular to former; venter similar in colour to dorsum, one lateral white stripe present anteriorly; sigilla not visible. Epigyne: in ventral view, anterior hood continuous, “M” shaped, generally recurved; posterior pockets present medially, crescent–shaped; copulatory opening bifurcated at tip. In dorsal view, copulatory duct briefly extending posteriorly, connecting to inner apical margin of spermathecae; fertilisation ducts present on inner basal margin of spermathecae, curved laterally; spermathecae globular, with flattened interior margin (Figs 121, 122).</p><p>Male (paratype from Douglas, South Africa, NCA 2017/1482): Measurements: TL 4.15, CL 2.00, CW 1.18, CL:CW 1.70, CLH 0.16, CLH:AME 2.03. Eyes: ALE 0.08, AME 0.08, PLE 0.06, PME 0.05, AME–AME 0.04, PME–PME 0.10, MOQAW 0.19, MOQPW 0.23, MOQL 0.24. SL 0.90, SW 0.71, AL 2.25, AW 1.25. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.78, 0.41, 0.44, 0.60. Leg I: 1.70, 0.73, 1.52, 1.14, 1.10. II: 1.55, 0.65, 1.25, 1.03, 1.03. III: 1.40, 0.63, 1.18, 0.98, 0.83. IV: 2.03, 0.71, 1.64, 1.70, 1.15. TLoflegs (I–IV): 6.19, 5.51, 5.02, 7.23; leg formula: 4123.</p><p>Colouration: carapace light brown; abdomen dark brown or black; sternum similar in colour to carapace; labium, endites and chelicerae slightly darker than carapace in preserved specimens; legs Iand II with femora darkened, legs III and IV uniform in colour (Fig. 16). Carapace: decorated with squamose setae; smooth in texture; indistinct dark pattern radiating from middle towards coxae; posterior margin indented medially; anterior margin narrowing from coxa I; PER procurved in dorsal view; AER recurved in anterior view; eye region slightly elevated; fovea absent. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape; cluster of setae present at tip. Endites: slanting inwards towards base of chelicerae; constricted just above halfway; anterior margin flattened; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin. Sternum: shield-like; broadest between coxa Iand II; posterior margin tapered to point between coxa IV. Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin; all tarsi pseudo–segmented; decorated with lanceolate setae. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1do, 1pl, 1do, 1pl, 1pl, 4vt. Leg I: 1do, 1pl, 2plv. II: 1do, 2pl, 2plv, 1vt. III: 2do, 1pl, 1rl, 1do, 2pl, 2rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 2vt, 1pl, 1rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 4vt. IV: 2do, 2rl, 2pl, 2rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 2vt, 1pl, 1rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 4vt. Legs I–IV with two rows of scopulate setae on metatarsi and four rows on tarsi. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose setae; dorsal pattern similar to female, faded due to preservation; venter similar to female; sigilla not visible.</p><p>Palp: two RTAs present pre–apically on retrolateral margin, distal RTA shorter than proximal RTA, relative to tibial apex; median apophysis present on anterior half of tegulum, “C” shaped, broadened basally; sperm duct present on retrolateral margin of tegulum; embolus broadened basally, tip thin, curved retrolaterally; cymbium widest at basal third, tapering apically (Figs 123, 124).</p><p>Distribution. The distribution of M. bispicula sp. nov. is confined to the more arid western parts of South Africa and southern Namibia (Map 2).</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03AC33149C16FFE37CBDFE4DFDE6F8A1	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		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03AC33149C15FFEC7CBDFF6BFE62F8C5.text	03AC33149C15FFEC7CBDFF6BFE62F8C5.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Micaria chrysis (Simon 1910)	<div><p>Micariachrysis (Simon, 1910)</p><p>Figs 17, 58, 79, 125–128</p><p>Micariolepis chrysis Simon, 1910: 203 (♀)</p><p>Remarks. The type material of Micaria chrysis from Port Nolloth was described as a female (Simon 1910), but the material was found to be two subadult females, and thus there were no descriptions of their genital structures available. We collected a fresh adult female from the type locality and consider this to be representative of this species.</p><p>Type material: 2 immature syntypes: SOUTHAFRICA: Northern Cape: Port Nolloth, Schultze 1115, leg. L. Schultze, IV.1905, (ZMB 28242 — examined) .</p><p>Other material examined: CÔTE D’IVOIRE: Bafing Region: Touba, upland rice, pitfall traps, 09°43’N, 07°24’W, leg. A. Russell-Smith, 3.XI.1994, 1 ♂ 8 ♀ (MRAC 227257). Marahoué Region: Sassandra-Marahoué District, Bouaflé, 06°59’N, 05°39’W, leg. J. Everts, 2.III.1981, 1 ♂ 1 ♀ (MRAC 174034). ETHIOPIA: Afar Region: Melka Werer, Awash River, litter, Acacia nilotica woodland, hand collecting, 750 m a.s.l., 08°59’N, 40°10’E, leg. A. Russell-Smith, 9.IV.1986, 1 ♀ (MRAC 225651). Shewa Region: Addis Ababa, 8 km N of Addis Ababa, beneath montane shrub, 2400 m a.s.l., 09°02’N, 38°42’E, 8.IV.1986, 1 ♂ (MRAC 225603); near ICLA compound, under stone in short grass, 20.VI.1983, 1 ♂ 3 ♀ 1 immature (MRAC 225566); 12 km Eof Addis Ababa, in grass below Juniper tree, 21.VI.1987, 1 ♂ 1 ♀ 1 immature (MRAC 225648); 15 km Eof Addis Ababa, under rock, stream valley, 2500 m a.s.l., 28.V.1988, 1 ♂ (MRAC 225645); Langano Lake, under stones, Cynodon grassland, 07°36’N, 38°43’E, 9.VI.1988, 1 ♂ (MRAC 225567); Langano Lake, Hotel, under stone, short Cynodon grassland, 1600 m a.s.l., 16.X.1988, 1 ♂ (MRAC 225644). LESOTHO: Butha–Buthe District: Near Butha–Buthe, under rocks on mountainside, 1780 ma.s.l., 28°47’S, 28°15’E, leg. J. van Niekerk, 14.XII.2012, 1 ♀ (NCA 2013/2366). Qacha’s Nek District: Qacha’s Neck, Under rocks, 1865 m a.s.l., 30°06.155’S, 28°40.239’E, leg. C. Haddad, 9.XI.2003, 1 ♂ (NCA 2018/29); Sehlabathebe National Park, under rocks on mountainside, 2940 m a.s.l., 29°52’S, 28°58’E, leg. J. van Niekerk, 15.I.2013, 1 ♀ (NCA 2013/2375); samelocality, under rocks, sandstone mountain, 2500 m a.s.l., 29°53.095’S, 29°07.407’E, leg. C. Haddad, 9.XI.2003, 3 ♂ 1 ♀ (NCA 2018/24). Quthing District: Ha Lazaro, under rocks on hillside, hand collecting, 2355 m a.s.l., 30°18.207S, 28°07.872’E, leg. C. Haddad, 12.XI.2003, 1 ♂ 1 ♀ (NCA 2018/27); Ha Limapa, under rocks, hand collecting, 2100 ma.s.l., 30°11.019’S, 28°16.727’E, leg. C. Haddad, 13.XI.2003, 2 ♀ (NCA 2018/30); Letšeng–la–Letsie, under rocks along lakeside, 2360 m a.s.l., 30°18.751’S, 28°09.806’E, 12.XI.2003, 2 ♂ 1 ♀ (NCA 2018/25); Near Ha Ratjeka, Under rocks, 30°09.989’S, 28°15.684’E, 12.XI.2004, 1 ♂ (NCA 2018/26). Tsaba–Tseka District: Mohale Dam, Island 1, under rocks, plateau, 2025 m a.s.l., 29°25.255’S, 28°05.985’E, leg. C. Haddad, 13.XII.2003, 1 ♀ (NCA 2017/1486); Mohale Dam, Island 2, under rocks on hillside, 29°25.396’S, 28°05.903’E, leg. C. Haddad, 14.XII.2003, 1 ♀ (NCA 2017/1487); Mohale Dam, Island 3, 29°25.349’S, 28°06.253’E, leg. C. Haddad, 15.XII.2003, 2 ♀ (NCA 2017/1488); Mokhoabong Pass, under rocks, 2880 ma.s.l., 29°31.253’S, 28°20.239’E, leg. C. Haddad, 9.III.2003, 1 ♀ (NCA 2017/1481). MOZAMBIQUE: Inhambane: Goruvo, Bartholomeu Dias Point, BD Lodge, mangroves, leaf litter, 5 m a.s.l., 21°09.6’S, 35°04.2’E, leg. C. Haddad, R. Lyle &amp; R. Fourie, 10.XII.2007, 1 ♂ 1 immature (NMBA 11248); Morrungulo, Morrungulo Resort, dune forest, 12 m a.s.l., 23°08.4’S, 35°18.00’E, 6.XII.2007, 2 ♂ 2 ♀ (NMBA 11329). NAMIBIA: Khomas Region: Garib Ost 275, pitfalltraps, SE 2317 BA, leg. E. Griffin, 13–20.XII.1988, 1 ♂ 1 immature (SMN 40971). Kunene Region: Hobatere, 3.2 km from gate, 19°19’S, 14°27’E, leg. E. Griffin, 07–17.V.1991, 1 ♀ (SMN 42616). Omusati Region: Skorpion Mine Site, Kaross, 19°21’S, 14°31’E, 5.VIII–13.IX.1987, 1 ♀ (SMN 40631); preservative traps, 5.VIII–15.IX.1987, 1 ♀ (SMN 40632). Oshikoto Region: Etosha National Park, Bloubokkiedraai, 18°50’S, 16°57’E, leg. E. Griffin, 28.III–30.IV.1988, 1 ♂ (SMN 40879). Otjozondupa Region: Otjiwarongo District, Otjiku 192, on sandy plain next to dry riverbed, 21°16’S, 16°49’E, leg. E. Marais, 16–29.XI.1988, 1 ♂ (SMN 42098). Zambezi Region: Kongola, Sidwa near Choy, 10 km Sof Kongola, low grassy vegetation on floodplain of Kuando River, 17°50’S, 23°25’E, leg. R. Jocqué, 18–23.X.1987, 1 ♀ (MRAC 168537), 1 ♂ (MRAC 168539). SOUTHAFRICA: Eastern Cape: Graaff–Reinet, Asante Sana Game Reserve, Acacia thicket, stony ground, 2000 ma.s.l., 32°15.9’S, 24°16.89’E, leg. J. Midgley, 23.X.2010, 1 ♂ (NCA 2012/2366); samelocality, 1198 m a.s.l., 32°16.98’S, 24°58.26’E, leg. J. Midgley, 15.I.2011, 1 ♂ (NCA 2012/2364); same locality, steep rocky slope, dense shrubs (50cm high) with little to no grass, 1798 m a.s.l., 32°16.38’S, 24°58.98’E, leg. J. Midgley, 23.X.2010, 1 ♂ (NCA 2012/2362); samelocality, Waterkloof, mixed grass (tussock &amp; tall) &amp; shrubs with scattered oubos, 1806 ma.s.l., 32°14.76’S, 24°56.46’E, leg. J. Midgley, 23.X.2010, 1 ♂ (NCA 2012/2341); samelocality, high altitude tussock grassland, very few shrubs, 2116 m a.s.l., 32°15.00’S, 24°55.98’E, leg. J. Midgley, 23.X.2010, 2 ♂ (NCA 2012/2339); samelocality, mixedgrass (lowmatforming &amp; tall) &amp; smalltrees, 1413 ma.s.l., 32°15.72’S, 24°57.12’E, leg. J. Midgley, 23.X.2010, 2 ♂ (NCA 2012/2844); samelocality, mixedgrass (tussock &amp; tall) &amp; shrubs with scattered oubos, 1802 m a.s.l., 32°14.76’S, 24°56.46’E, leg. J. Midgley, 15.IV.2010, 1 immature (NCA 2012/2359); samelocality, mixedgrass (lowmatforming &amp; tall) &amp; smalltrees, 1415 ma.s.l., 32°15.72’S, 24°57.12’E, 23.X.2010, leg. J. Midgley, 1 ♂ (NCA 2012/2342); same locality, mixed grass (tussock &amp; tall) &amp; shrubs with scattered oubos, 32°14.76’S, 24°56.46’E, leg. J. Midgley, 25.XI.2009, 1 ♂ (NCA 2012/2340); samelocality, Zuurkloof, 50% mixed shrub; 50% tussock grass, 1798 m a.s.l., 32°15.54’S, 25°00.54’E, leg. J. Midgley, 23.X.2010, 1 ♂ (NCA 2012/2360); same locality, high altitude tussock grassland, few shrubs, 2013 m a.s.l., 32°15.12’S, 25°00.42’E, leg. J. Midgley, 1 ♂ (NCA 2012/2361); samelocality, 50% mixed shrub; 50% tussock grass, 1801 m a.s.l., 32°15.54’S, 25°00.54’E, leg. J. Midgley, 1 ♂ (NCA 2012/2363); Jeffrey’s Bay, Kabeljous, garden, leaf litter, 34°00.413’S, 24°55.796’E, leg. C. Haddad, 8.I.2015, 1 ♂ (NCA 2015/1678); same locality, coastal dune, base of grass tussocks, handcollecting, 34°00.513’S, 24°55.896’E, leg. C. Haddad &amp; L. Wiese, 12.VII.2014, 1 ♀ (NCA 2014/1754), 10 m a.s.l., 2 ♂ (NCA 2014/1753). Free State: Amanzi Private Game Reserve, koppie, northern slope, pitfall traps, 28°35.405’S, 26°25.665’E, leg. V. Butler, 1–30.IX.2012, 1 ♂ (NCA 2013/3206); samelocality, plateau, 28°35.565’S, 26°25.550’E, leg. V. Butler, 1–31.VII.2013, 1 ♂ (NCA 2013/3728); samelocality, leg. V. Butler, 1–31.III.2013, 1 ♂ (NCA 2013/3526); samelocality, northern slope, 28°35.405’S, 26°25.665’E, leg. V. Butler, 1 ♀ (NCA 2013/3476); samelocality, leg. V. Butler, 1–31.X.2012, 1 ♂ (NCA 2014/1498); samelocality, plateau, 28°35.565’S, 26°25.550’E, leg. V. Butler, 1 ♂ (NCA 2014/1563); same locality, Acacia karroo woodland, 28°36.365’S, 26°25.030’E, leg. V. Butler, 1–30.IX.2012, 2 ♂ (NCA 2013/3114); samelocality, Digitariaeriantha grazing, 28°35.980’S, 26°24.935’E, leg. V. Butler, 2 ♂ (NCA 2013/3294); samelocality, Open grassland, 28°35.845’S, 26°26.280’E, leg. V. Butler, 1 ♂ (NCA 2013/3349); same locality, Acacia karroo woodlands, 28°35.785’S, 26°26.335’E, leg. V. Butler, 7 ♂ (NCA 2013/3376); Bloemfontein, Botanical Gardens, grassland, 29°01.8’S, 26°07.8’E, leg. C. Haddad, 21.IX–9.XII.2009, 1 ♂ (NMBA 15339); Oliewenhuis, Grant’s Hill South, 1250 ma.s.l., 29°03.6’S, 26°07.8’E, L.N. Lotz, V.1991, 1 ♀ (NMBA 6461); Phuthaditjaba, Basotho Village, under rocks on hillside, hand collecting, 1840 m a.s.l., 28°29.316’S, 28°44.673’E, leg. C. Haddad &amp; J. Neethling, 14.XI.2013, 1 ♀ (NCA 2014/188); Theunissen, Erfenis Dam Nature Reserve, unburned site 3, pitfall traps, 28°18.00’S, 26°28.8’E, leg. C. Haddad, 22.XI–23.XII.2005, 1 ♀ (NMBA 17050); same locality, Acacia karroo trees, R. Fourie &amp; A. Grobler, 30.IX–28.X.2009, 3 ♂ 1 ♀ (NMBA 14394). Gauteng: Cullinan, 25°39.6’S, 28°30.6’E, leg. R. de Klerk, 6.VI.2000, 1 ♀ (NCA 2007/1318); Heidelberg, Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, pitfalltraps, 1700 ma.s.l., 26°27.6’S, 28°25.62’E, leg. P.S. Roos, 26.IV.2005, 1 ♀ (NCA 2010/2170). KwaZulu–Natal: Ithala Game Reserve, Reserve Offices, base of grass tussocks, hand collecting, 27°30.301’S, 31°12.105’E, leg. C. Haddad, 28.I.2014, 1 ♀ (NCA 2013/5068); Ndumo Game Reserve, Environmental Centre, Acacia xanthophloea forest, pitfall traps, 26°54.955’S, 32°18.376’E, leg. C. Haddad, V. Swart &amp; A. Kirk–Spriggs, 27.XI–7.XII.2009, 1 ♀ (NCA 2013/547); samelocality, Near Dipini Hide, Albizia–Euphorbia thicket, 26°51.872’S, 32°15.146’E, leg. C. Haddad, V. Swart &amp;A. Kirk–Spriggs, 28.XI–8.XII.2009, 1 ♂ (NCA 2013/470); samelocality, Ezikebheni, Albizia–Euphorbia thicket, 26°53.398’S, 32°18.671’E, leg. C. Haddad, V. Swart &amp; A. Kirk–Spriggs, 28.XI–8.XII.2009, 2 ♂ (NCA 2013/492); same locality, Nyamiti Pan, Acacia xanthophloea bark, handcollecting, 26°53.767’S, 32°16.557’E, leg. C. Haddad, 23.I.2006, 1 ♀ (NCA 2014/1204); samelocality, Acacia xanthophloea forest, pitfall traps, 26°53.675’S, 32°16.974’E, leg. C. Haddad, V. Swart &amp; A. Kirk–Spriggs, 27. XI–7.XII.2009, 1 ♂ (NCA 2013/532); Newcastle, Moorfield Farm, montane grassland, pitfalltraps, 1870 ma.s.l., 27°55.551’S, 29°42.495’E, 7.I.2016, 2 ♂ (NCA 2017/831); SaniPass, 1800 ma.s.l., 29°40.8’S, 29°30.6’E, leg. University of Pretoria Students, 20.I.2008, 1 ♂ (NCA 2011/854); samelocality, 900 m a.s.l., 30°12.00’S, 30°24.00’E, leg. University of Pretoria Students, 22.I.2009, 1 ♂ (NCA 2011/922); same locality, 2400 m a.s.l., 29°39.6’S, 29°30.6’E, leg. University of Pretoria Students, 1.X.2009, 1 ♂ (NCA 2011/751); samelocality, leg. University of Pretoria Students, 24.IX.2010, 1 ♂ (NCA 2011/919); samelocality, 2100 ma.s.l., 29°37.2’S, 29°26.4’E, leg. University of Pretoria Students, 22.I.2009, 1 ♂ (NCA 2011/1682); samelocality, 29°37.2’S, 29°22.2’E, leg. University of Pretoria Students, 1.IX.2006, 1 immature (NCA 2008/1977), 1 ♂ (NCA 2008/1976); Tembe Elephant Park, Mahlasela Hide, Closed Woodland, handcollecting, 70 ma.s.l., 27°02.797’S, 32°26.898’E, leg. C. Haddad &amp; R. Booysen, 28.III.2017, 1 ♂ (NCA 2017/1165); samelocality, pioneer grassland, base of grass, leg. C. Haddad, 9. I.2006, 1 ♀ (NCA 2007/3530); uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, Royal National Park, dry grassland, 28°41.34’S, 28°56.7’E, leg. T. Russell-Smith, 24.IV.1977, 1 ♀ (NCA 2015/2922); Ulundi, Ophathe Game Reserve, overgrazed savanna, Winkler Traps, 560 ma.s.l., 28°22.14’S, 31°23.34’E, leg. C. Haddad, 3.X.2008, 2 ♂ (NCA 2008/4080); samelocality, Ophathe Riverbed, pitfalltraps, 455 ma.s.l., 28°23.727’S, 31°23.643’E, leg. C. Haddad, S. Oliver &amp; C. Hanekom, 30.IX–4.X.2008, 1 ♀ (NCA 2008/4252); Underberg, Sani–Pass, 3d, 2400 ma.s.l., 29°36.318’S, 29°18.984’E, leg. University of Pretoria Students, 1.I.2009, 2 ♂ 1 immature (NCA 2017/235). Limpopo: Makhado, Vyeboom village near Kruger National Park, 23°18.534’S, 30°24.486’E, leg. E. Mauda, 25.I.2015, 1 ♀ (NCA 2015/2490); Mopani, Ndengeza, 9.VI.2014, 1 ♂ 1 ♀ (NCA 2015/2483); Ndengeza, 14.VI.2014, 1 ♂ 1 ♀ (NCA 2015/2487); Lhuvhondo Nature Reserve, leg. M. van der Merwe, 29.VI.1997, 1 ♀ 1 immature (NCA 98/27); Vyeboom village near Kruger National Park, leg. E. Mauda, 22.IV.2014, 1 ♂ (NCA 2016/244). Mpumalanga: Delmas Farm, Rietvallei, sprayed maize, handcollecting, leg. M. van Jaarsveld, 25.V.2005, 1 ♀ (NCA 2007/1324); Dullstroom, Verloren Vallei Nature Reserve, pitfalltraps, 25°19.86’S, 30°07.74’E, leg. L. Makaka, 7.II.2009, 1 ♂ (NCA 2009/5003); Marble Hall, Bt Cotton Survey, 24°57.6’S, 29°17.4’E, leg. M. Mellet, 3.IV.2002, 11 ♂ 10 ♀ (NCA 2004/1331); 15.IV.2003, 1 ♂ 1 ♀ 1 immature (NCA 2004/1218), 3 ♂ (NCA 2004/1287). Northern Cape: Kalahari Gemsbok Park, Twee Rivieren, 26°15.6’S, 20°22.2’E, leg. E.A. Ueckermann, 8–12.II.1987, 1 ♀ (NCA 87/479); Port Nolloth, Happy Valley Beach, handcollecting, 29°17.482’S, 16°52.647’E, leg. R. Booysen, 27.VII.2017, 1 ♀ (NCA 2017/1302). Western Cape: Anysberg Nature Reserve, 33°28.029’S, 20°34.535’E, Thamnochortus, leg. C. Haddad &amp; R. Lyle, 24.IX.2005, 2 ♂ 1 ♀ (NCA 2007/3751); Buffels Bay, Sand Dunes, 34°04.98’S, 22°58.02’E, leg. T. Russell-Smith, 12.VII.1978, 1 ♂ (NCA 2015/2828); Cederberg Wilderness Area, Aan Het Berg, pitfalltraps, 2– 258 ma.s.l., 32°16.62’S, 18°31.8’E, leg. E. Nortje &amp; S. Kritzinger-Klopper, 6.X.2009, 1 ♀ (NCA 2012/711); same locality, 3–258 ma.s.l., leg. E. Nortje &amp; S. Kritzinger-Klopper, 1.III.2006, 1 ♂ 1 immature (NCA 2012/4916); same locality, 3–680 ma.s.l., 32°24.00’S, 19°05.46’E, leg. E. Nortje &amp; S. Kritzinger-Klopper, 1.III.2004, 1 ♂ (NCA 2012/5096); samelocality, 4–1366 ma.s.l., 32°26.1’S, 19°12.78’E, leg. E. Nortje &amp; S. Kritzinger-Klopper, 1.X.2009, 1 ♀ (NCA 2012/4918); samelocality, leg. E. Nortje &amp; S. Kritzinger-Klopper, 1.X.2010, 1 immature (NCA 2012/4917); Lambert’s Bay, 4– 4 ma.s.l., 32°10.92’S, 18°19.02’E, 6.X.2005, 1 ♀ (NCA 2012/3550); samelocality, 664 ma.s.l., 32°24.066’S, 19°05.428’E, leg. S. Kritzinger-Klopper, 1.III.2009, 1 ♂ (NCA 2011/914); De Hoop Nature Reserve, De Hoop Vlei, fynbos, handcollecting, 15 ma.s.l., 34°29’S, 20°25’E, leg. R. Booysen &amp; A. de Smit, 8.IX.2017, 1 ♀ (NCA 2019/789); samelocality, Thamnochortus, leg. C. Haddad, 26.IX.2007, 2 ♀ (NCA 2007/3848); same locality, back dune, leaf litter, 25.III.2005, 1 ♀ 6 immature (NCA 2005/569); Hermanus, Brekfisbaai, Silk retreats under limpet shells, under rocks at back of shore, intertidal zone, hand collecting, 0 m a.s.l., 34°25.323’S, 19°08.304’E, leg. C. Haddad, V. Hamilton–Atwell, S. Sebata, G, Edwards, R. Booysen, L. Whitehead, 25.I.2017, 1 ♀ (NCA 2019/411); Fisherhaven, On ground and in leaf litter, 34°21.433’S, 19°07.557’E, leg. C. Haddad, 28.XII.2014, 1 ♂ (NCA 2015/1746); same locality, leaf litter, leg. C. Haddad, 28.X.2004, 1 ♀ (NCA 2006/796); Jacobs Bay, coastal fynbos, leaf litter, 32°58.465’S, 17°53.422’E, leg. C. Haddad &amp; R. Lyle, 2.X.2007, 1 ♀ (NCA 2008/408); Prieska, Green Valley Nuts, base of grass tussocks, hand collecting, 29°34.924’S, 22°53.376’E, leg. C. Haddad, 28.I.2009, 1 ♀ (NCA 2009/1475); Robertson, Noree Road, pitfalltraps, 33°43.693’S, 19°47.533’E, leg. P. Addison &amp; M. Addison, XII.2016, 2 ♂ 1 ♀ (NCA 2020/92); samelocality, 33°43.649’S, 19°43.527’E, leg. P. Addison &amp; M. Addison, 1 ♀ (NCA 2020/93); samelocality, 33°43.674’S, 19°47.521’E, leg. P. Addison &amp; M. Addison, 3 ♂ (NCA 2020/95); samelocality, 33°43.240’S, 19°47.209’E, leg. P. Addison &amp; M. Addison, 1 ♀ (NCA 2020/97); samelocality, 33°43.737’S, 19°47.536’E, leg. P. Addison &amp; M. Addison, 1 ♂ 1 ♀ (NCA 2020/94); samelocality, 33°43.984’S, 19°47.538’E, leg. P. Addison &amp; M. Addison, 1 ♂ (NCA 2020/98); samelocality, 33°43.004’S, 19°47.271’E, leg. P. Addison &amp; M. Addison, 1 ♀ (NCA 2020/96); Swartberg Pass, 33°18.6’S, 22°03’E, leg. J. Breytenbach, 4.XII.1978, 2 ♂ (NCA 97/751); Vredendal, Groot Fontein 105, under objects, hand collecting, 32°02.4’S, 18°23.4’E, leg. Entomol. Staff, 20.X.1987, 1 ♀ (NMBA 5454); Worcester, 33°39.00’S, 19°25.998’E, leg. H. van der Walt, 15.X.2015, 1 ♂ (NCA 2016/2780). TANZANIA: Kilimanjaro Region: Mkomazi National Park, Ibaya Camp, unburnt grassland, 04°00’S, 38°00’E, leg. A. Russell-Smith, 26.XI.1994, 3 ♂ 2 ♀ (MRAC 211337). Mbeya Region: Tukuyu, Ushirika area, Kayuki tea estate, evergreen forest, litter, 1200 m a.s.l., 09°25’S, 34°40’E, leg. R. Jocqué, 29.IX.1991, 1 ♂ (MRAC 173411).</p><p>Diagnosis. Micaria chrysis females can be distinguished from similar Afrotropical Micaria such as M. felix sp. nov. in having a continuous anterior hood that is recurved and slightly flattened. Males have a slight constriction in the abdomen, but no visible colour differences between the anterior half and the posterior half, as in the males of M. felix sp. nov. Both sexes are dark brown or black and with an iridescent colouration. Their abdomens have two small white spots close to the anterior margin, which are not present in M. felix sp. nov.</p><p>Description. Female (non–type specimen from Ha Lazaro, NCA 2018/27): Measurements: TL 2.95, CL 1.10, CW 0.65, CL:CW 1.69, CLH 0.06, CLH:AME 1.58. Eyes: ALE 0.06, AME 0.04, PLE 0.05, PME 0.06, AME–AME 0.01, PME–PME 0.03, MOQAW 0.10, MOQPW 0.12, MOQAL 0.15. SL 0.62, SW 0.46, AL 1.68, AW 1.00. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.41, 0.22, 0.29, 0.32. Leg I: 0.70, 0.22, 0.51, 0.43, 0.51. II: 0.67, 0.27, 0.54, 0.49, 0.56. III: 0.56, 0.22, 0.40, 0.48, 0.40. IV: 0.90, 0.33, 0.78, 0.86, 0.57. TLoflegs (I–IV): 2.37, 2.53, 2.06, 3.44; leg formula: 4213.</p><p>Colouration carapace and abdomen dark brown or black; legs Iand II with basal half of femora darkened; legs III and IV uniform in colour; labium, endites and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace; sternum lighter than carapace (Fig. 17). Carapace: decorated with squamose setae; smooth in texture; shallow transverse depression present on posterior third of carapace; pattern visible, broad somewhat rectangular with radiating dark lines; posterior margin rounded; anterior margin narrowing moderately from coxa I; fovea absent; PER recurved in dorsal view; AER recurved in anterior view. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape, rounded at tip.</p><p>Endites: slightly slanting inwards; constricted just above halfway; anterior margin rounded; cluster of setae present on inner–apical point. Sternum: shield-like; broadest between coxa Iand II, tapering towards point between coxa IV. Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 5plv, 1pl, 1pl, 1plv, 2pl, 1plv, 2rlv, 2vt. Leg I: 1do, 1pl, 2plv, 2rlv, 1plv, 1rlv. II: 1d. III: 1do, 2vt, 1plv, 1rlv, 4vt. IV: 2plv, 2rlv. Scopulate setae present on metatarsi and tarsi of legs I–IV, two rows on former and four on latter. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with brachiate setae; dorsum with two small white spots roughly one-quarter of abdomen length from anterior ridge (may be faded in preserved specimens); sigilla not visible; venter similar in colour to dorsum. Epigyne: in ventral view, anterior hood continuous, moderately recurved; curve flattened medially; posterior pockets present medially, straight; copulatory opening bulbous. In dorsal view, copulatory ducts elongate, thin, curved laterally outwards, originating from base of spermathecae; fertilisation duct present medially, curved towards apex; spermathecae oval, longer than broad; interior apical ridge flattened and merged with apical ridge of fertilisation duct (Figs 125, 126).</p><p>Male (non–type specimen from Ha Lazaro, Lesotho, NCA 2018/27): Measurements: TL 2.65, CL 1.30, CW 0.80, CL:CW 1.63, CLH 0.08, CLH:AME 1.975. Eyes: ALE 0.04, AME 0.04, PLE 0.06, PME 0.06, AME–AME 0.01, PME–PME 0.05, MOQAW 0.11, MOQPW 0.14, MOQL 0.19. SL 0.65, SW 0.51, AL 1.25, AW 0.60. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.59, 0.35, 0.30, 0.37. Leg I: 0.88, 0.32, 0.62, 0.52, 0.57. II: 0.71, 0.29, 0.57, 0.50, 0.56. III: 0.57, 0.25, 0.44, 0.51, 0.40. IV: 0.90, 0.33, 0.73, 0.86, 0.55. TLoflegs (I–IV): 2.91, 2.63, 2.17, 3.37; leg formula: 4123.</p><p>Colouration: carapace and abdomen dark brown or black; legs Iand II with basal half of femora darkened; legs III and IV uniform in colour; sternum, labium, endites and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace. Carapace: decorated with squamose setae; smooth in texture; shallow transverse depression present on posterior third of carapace; markings visible medially, broad somewhat rectangular dark pattern with radiating dark lines; posterior margin rounded; anterior margin narrowing slightly from coxa I; fovea absent; PER recurved (almost straight) in dorsal view; AER recurved in anterior view. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape, rounded at tip between chelicerae. Endites: slightly slanting inwards; constricted just above halfway; anterior margin rounded; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin. Sternum: broadest between coxa Iand II, tapering to point between coxa IV; no brachiate setae present. Legs: femora of all legs laterally flattened, highest at base, leg I more pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin; decorated with feathery setae (Fig. 79). Leg macrosetae: Palps: pa 1pl, 1pl, 1plv, 1pl, 2plv, 2vt. Leg I: 1do, 1pl, 2plv, 2rlv, 1plv, 1rlv. II:?. III: 1do, 2vt, 1plv, 1rlv, 4vt. Leg IV: 2plv, 2rlv. Scopulate setae present on metatarsi and tarsi of legs I–IV, two rows on former and four on latter segment. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose setae; no pattern visible; venter similar in colour to dorsum; sigilla present, white, crescent–shaped pits in transverse constriction. Sternum: shield-like; serrula present. Palp: RTA present on apex of tibia; median apophysis present medially, curved prolaterally; sperm duct present on retrolateral ventral surface of tegulum; embolus broadest at base, tip straight and thin; cymbium widest at basal third, tapered anterior to tegulum (Figs 127, 128).</p><p>Distribution. Micaria chrysis is widely distributed throughout southern Africa, with isolated records from West and East Africa (Map 3).</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03AC33149C15FFEC7CBDFF6BFE62F8C5	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Booysen, Ruan;Haddad, Charles R.	Booysen, Ruan, Haddad, Charles R. (2021): Revision and molecular phylogeny of the spider genus Micaria Westring, 1851 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) in the Afrotropical Region. Zootaxa 4940 (1): 1-82, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4940.1.1
03AC33149C19FFEB7CBDFA5EFE32F90D.text	03AC33149C19FFEB7CBDFA5EFE32F90D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Micaria durbana Booysen & Haddad 2021	<div><p>Micariadurbana sp. nov.</p><p>Figs 18 – 19, 59, 80, 129 – 132</p><p>Type material. Holotype: ♀, SOUTH AFRICA: KwaZulu–Natal: Durban, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=31.000866&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-29.851418" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 31.000866/lat -29.851418)">Musgrave</a>, shrubs and grasses in garden, handcollecting, 55 ma.s.l., 29°51.085’S, 31°00.052’E, leg. C. Haddad, 27.XII.2016 (NCA 2019/414).</p><p>Paratypes: SOUTH AFRICA: KwaZulu–Natal: same data as holotype, 1 ♂ (NCA 2019/414); Tembe Elephant Park, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=32.415&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-27.037083" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 32.415/lat -27.037083)">Viewing Tower</a>, base of grass tussocks, hand collecting, 27°02.225’S, 32°24.900’E, leg. C. Haddad, 13.II.2015, 1 ♂ (NCA 2020/82) . ZAMBIA: Southern Province: Livingstone, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=25.776466&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-17.799967" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 25.776466/lat -17.799967)">Livingstone Airport</a> nr runway, leaf litter, 17°47.998’S, 25°46.588’E, leg. C. Haddad, J. Parau &amp; F. Jordaan, 1.XII.2006, 2 ♀ (NCA 2007/621) .</p><p>Etymology. The species name refers to the type locality, Durban in South Africa.</p><p>Diagnosis. The genital structure of M. durbana sp. nov. females closely resembles that of M. chrysis, but the former species shows thicker copulatory ducts and a flattened anterior hood. The males can be recognised in having a large, tapered embolus, twice the size of the MA, and a bend in the sperm duct just below the embolus.</p><p>Description. Female (holotype from Musgrave, Durban, NCA 2019/414): Measurements: TL 2.35, CL 0.90, CW 0.55, CL:CW 1.63, CLH 0.05, CLH:AME 1.5. Eyes: ALE 0.04, AME 0.03, PLE 0.05, PME 0.05, AMEAME 0.01, PME–PME 0.03, MOQAW 0.09, MOQPW 0.13, MOQL 0.14. SL 0.54, SW 0.38, AL 1.20, AW 0.75.</p><p>Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.30, 0.18, 0.21 0.27. Leg I: 0.60, 0.27, 0.46, 0.41, 0.41. II: 0.54, 0.24, 0.38, 0.44, 0.41. III: 0.44, 0.21, 0.32, 0.38, 0.30. IV: 0.70, 0.27, 0.62, 0.64, 0.46. TLoflegs (I–IV): 2.15, 2.01, 1.65, 2.69; leg formula: 4123.</p><p>Colouration: carapace dark brown and golden in colour, with anterior half slightly darker; abdomen dark brown to black with interrupting patterns; femur Idarkened on basal half, rest of legs uniform in colour; labium, endites and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace (Fig. 18). Carapace: smooth in texture; decorated with squamose setae; pattern visible medially, dark lines radiating towards eye region and carapace margins; fovea absent; posterior margin straight; anterior margin narrowed slightly from position of coxa I; PER recurved in dorsal view, AER recurved in anterior view. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape, cluster of setae present on tip. Endites: oblique; constricted slightly just above halfway; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin; posterior margin rounded. Sternum: shield-like; lighter in colour than carapace; broadest between coxa I and II; posterior margin truncated between coxa IV; dark patches on some of lateral margins. Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1pl, 2pl, 1pl, 2plv, 2rlv, 2vt. Leg I: 1do, 1pl, 2plv, 2rlv, 1plv, 1rlv. III: 2vt, 4vt. IV: 4vt. Legs I–IV with two rows of scopulate setae on metatarsi and four rows on tarsi. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose setae; dorsal pattern visible as transverse white band medially at constriction; longitudinal line is formed by scutum perpendicular to constriction (usually brown, but may appear lighter in older specimens) (Fig. 18); venter similar in colour to dorsum; sigilla not visible. Epigyne: in ventral view, anterior hood continuous, flattened; posterior pockets present medially, laterally curved apically; copulatory opening at curled apex. In dorsal view, copulatory ducts elongate, “C” shaped, curled at apex, close to each other; fertilisation ducts present medially, elongate, laterally curved; spermathecae bean–shaped; longer than broad (Figs 129–130).</p><p>Male (paratype from Tembe Elephant Park, NCA 2020/82): Measurements: TL 2.05, CL 1.05, CW 0.60, CL:CW 1.75, CLH 0.06, CLH:AME 1.6. Eyes: ALE 0.05, AME 0.04, PLE 0.05, PME 0.06, AME–AME 0.01, PME–PME 0.03, MOQAW 0.10, MOQPW 0.12, MOQL 0.16. SL 0.56, SW 0.37, AL 0.95, AW 0.50. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.40, 0.21, 0.19, 0.29. Leg I: 0.65, 0.25, 0.48, 0.40, 0.49. II: 0.57, 0.22, 0.44, 0.38, 0.46. III: 0.49, 0.19, 0.38, 0.57, 0.37. IV: 0.84, 0.27, 0.67, 0.76, 0.56. TLoflegs (I–IV): 2.27, 2.07, 2.00, 3.10; leg formula: 4123.</p><p>Colouration: carapace brown and golden in colour with anterior half slightly darker; abdomen dark brown or black with interrupting patterns; femora Idarkened on posterior half, leg III and IV uniform in colour; labium, endites and chelicerae similar incolour to carapace (Fig. 19). Carapace: smooth in texture; decorated with squamose setae; pattern visible medially, dark lines radiating towards eye region and carapace margins from central dark patch; fovea absent; posterior margin straight; anterior margin narrowing slightly from coxa I; PER recurved in dorsal view, AER recurved in anterior view. Chelicerae: decorated with setae. Labium: triangular in shape; tuft of setae present on tip. Endites: oblique; constricted slightly just above halfway; cluster of setae present on inner–api-cal margin; posterior margin rounded. Sternum: shield-like; lighter in colour than carapace; broadest between coxa Iand II; posterior margin truncating narrowly between coxa IV; dark patches on lateral margins. Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin; decorated with feathery setae. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1pl, 2pl, 1pl, 2plv, 2vt. Leg I: 1do, 1pl, 2plv, 2rlv, 1plv, 1rlv. II: 2vt. III: 2vt, 4vt. IV: 4vt. Legs I–IV with two rows of scopulate setae on metatarsi and four rows on tarsi. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; wrinkly in texture on anterior half; constricted medially and decorated with squamose setae; dorsal pattern forming transverse white band medially where constricted; longitudinal line scutum perpendicular to constriction (Fig. 19); venter similar in colour to dorsum; sigilla not visible. Palp: RTA present apically on retrolateral margin; median apophysis present next to embolus; median apophysis broad, curved and tapering; sperm duct present on retrolateral surface of tegulum; embolus broadest at base, tapered, elongate, tip slightly curved retrolaterally; cymbium pear-shaped, broadest at basal third; cymbial tip broadly tapered; two small spines present on apex of cymbium; one ventral terminal spine in front of embolus (Figs 131, 132).</p><p>Distribution. Micaria durbana sp. nov. is distributed on the eastern coast of South Africa, with an isolated recorded from Zambia (Map 3).</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03AC33149C19FFEB7CBDFA5EFE32F90D	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Booysen, Ruan;Haddad, Charles R.	Booysen, Ruan, Haddad, Charles R. (2021): Revision and molecular phylogeny of the spider genus Micaria Westring, 1851 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) in the Afrotropical Region. Zootaxa 4940 (1): 1-82, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4940.1.1
03AC33149C1FFFF77CBDF8CFFE36FD8D.text	03AC33149C1FFFF77CBDF8CFFE36FD8D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Micaria felix Booysen & Haddad 2021	<div><p>Micariafelix sp. nov.</p><p>Figs 20, 38, 39, 42, 44, 45, 47, 49, 53, 60, 81, 86, 87, 92, 93, 95, 97, 98, 101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 133–136, 171</p><p>Type material. Holotype ♀, SOUTHAFRICA: Gauteng: Pretoria / Tshwane, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=28.233334&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-25.716667" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 28.233334/lat -25.716667)">Rietondale Research Station</a>, 25°43’S, 28°14’E, pitfalltraps, leg. J. Nkwana, 16.VII.1998 (NCA 2007/1320).</p><p>Paratypes: CAMEROON: North Province: Faro Department, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=12.816667&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=8.4" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 12.816667/lat 8.4)">Faro Game Reserve</a>, wooded savanna, pitfall traps, 08°24’N, 12°49’E, leg. R. Jocqué, R. Loosveldt, L. Baert &amp; M. Alderweireldt, 4.V.2007, 1 ♂ (MRAC 221195) . SOUTH AFRICA: Free State: Bloemfontein, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=26.1&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-29.08" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 26.1/lat -29.08)">Free State National Botanical Gardens</a>, against NE slope of koppie, 29°04.8’S, 26°06.00’E, leg. L.N. Lotz, VII.2007, 1 ♂ (NMBA 10607) . Limpopo: Mopani, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=30.4081&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-23.3089" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 30.4081/lat -23.3089)">Ndengeza</a>, pitfalltraps, 23°18.534’S, 30°24.486’E, leg. E. Mauda, 21.I.2015, 2 ♂ (NCA 2015/2478) . Western Cape: George, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.28395&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-34.0459" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.28395/lat -34.0459)">Outeniquastrand</a>, in garden, hand collecting, 34°02.754’S, 22°17.037’E, 75 m a.s.l., leg. C. Haddad, 31.XII.2017, 5 ♂ (NCA 2019/407) . ZIMBABWE: Matobo: Matobo National Park, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=28.5&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-20.533333" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 28.5/lat -20.533333)">Pomongwe</a>, 20°32’S, 28°30’E, leg. M. Fitz- Patrick, XII.2004, 1 ♂ (NMZ/A15251) .</p><p>Other material examined: CAMEROON: North Province: Faro Department, Faro Game Reserve, gallery forest, pitfalltraps, 08°24’N, 12°49’E, leg. R. Jocqué, R. Loosveldt, L. Baert &amp; M. Alderweireldt, 5.V.2007, 1 ♂ (MRAC 221186). ETHIOPIA: Oromia Region: Yabelo, Dembala Watcho, in grass, dry Acacia bushland, hand collecting, 04°53’N, 38°05’E, leg. A. Russell-Smith, 10.X.1982, 1 ♂ (MRAC 225641). Shewa Region: Addis Alem, 10 km Wof Addis Alem, under stones, in pasture, 09°02.828’N, 38°24.452’E, leg. A. Russel–Smith, 28.VI.1988, 1 ♂ (MRAC 225606). MALAWI: Northern Region: Rhumphi District, Nyika plateau, herbaceous vegetation with Phillipia, pitfall traps, 750 m a.s.l., 10°40’S, 33°50’E, leg. R. Jocqué, 6–18.XII.1981, 4 ♂ (MRAC 155746). MOZAMBIQUE: Inhaca Island: wetland, pitfalltraps, 26°01’S, 32°54’E, leg. T. Steyn, 15–29.IX.1993, 1 ♂ (MRAC 209338); samelocality, 4–18.X.1993, 1 ♂ (MRAC 209071); samelocality, 5–15.III.1994, 1 ♂ 1 ♀; samelocality, 8–23.IV.1994, 4 ♂ 1 ♀ 1 immature (MRAC 209739); samelocality, 5–15.III.1994, 1 ♀ 1 ♂ (MRAC 209383); 28.V–19.VI.1994, 1 ♂ (MRAC 209724); samelocality, 25.VI–9.VII.1994, 1 ♂ 1 ♀ (MRAC 208988); samelocality, 10–24.I.1994, 1 ♂ (MRAC 209342); samelocality, 30.IV–14.V.1994, 1 ♀ (MRAC 209908); same locality, 24.I–7.II.1994, 2 ♂ (MRAC 208959); samelocality, 14–28.V.1994, 1 ♂ 1 immature (MRAC 209807); samelocality, 23–30.IV.1994, 5 ♂ 1 ♀ (MRAC 209782), samelocality, 21.II–5.III.1994, 1 ♀ (MRAC 209447); samelocality, 3–24.IX.1994, 1 ♂ (MRAC 215930); samelocality, 13–27.XII.1993, 2 ♂ (MRAC 208972); same locality, 9–23.VII.1994, 1 ♂ (MRAC 209212); samelocality, 15–29.XI.1993, 1 ♂ (MRAC 209334); samelocality, 20.VII–3.VIII.1994, 1 ♂ (MRAC 215955). NAMIBIA: Erongo Region: Rossing Mine Survey, E. camp pond, under stones near water, hand collecting, SE 2215 CA, leg. E. Griffin, 25.IX.1984, 1 immature (SMN 39045). Karas Region: Karasburg District, Karabib 327, pitfalltraps, 28°33’S, 17°50’E, leg. E. Marais &amp; J. Irish, 19.IX–4.X.1988, 1 immature (SMN); Keetmanshoop District, Khabus 146, 26°17’S, 18°14’E, leg. N. &amp; G. Olivier, 23.VII–1.XII.1988, 1 immature (SMN); samelocality, 26°18’S, 18°13’E, leg. N. &amp; G. Olivier, 1 immature (SMN); Mount Stormberg, 3 km NNE Stormberg, in leaf litter under dry bush, hand collecting, 28°12’S, 17°14’E, leg. E. Marais, 11.III.1990, 1 immature (SMN). Kunene Region: Omaruru District, Ugab River, 2 km WBrandberg West,sweeping, 20°58.083’S, 14°06.060’E, 23.X.1998, 1 immature (SMN 44863). Omusati Region: Dorstland, pitfalltraps, 18°46’S, 14°44’E, leg. E. Griffin, 24.III–26.IV.1988, 1 immature (SMN). Oshikoto Region: Etosha National Park, Kamaseb?, 19°04’S, 16°41’E, 8.VIII–14.IX.1987, 1 immature (SMN); Namutoni, Bloubokdraai, 18°50’S, 16°57’E, leg. E. Griffin, 10.VIII–14.IX.1987, 1 immature (SMN). SOUTHAFRICA: Eastern Cape: Graaff–Reinet, Asante Sana Game Reserve, Waterkloof, High altitude tussock grassland, few shrubs, 2166 m a.s.l., 32°15.00’S, 24°55.98’E, leg. J. Midgley, 25.XI.2009, 1 ♂ (NCA 2012/2338). Free State: Amanzi Private Game Reserve Game Reserve, Vachellia karroo woodland, 28°36.365’S, 26°25.030’E, leg. V. Butler, 30.IX–31.XI.2012, 1 ♂ (NCA 2017/1345); Bloemfontein, Free State National Botanical Gardens, 1380 ma.s.l., 29°03’S, 26°12’E, leg. L.N. Lotz, XI.2008, 1 ♂ (NMBA 10942); samelocality, grassland, leg. C. Haddad, 9.XII–4.I.2010, 1 ♂ (NMBA 15021); samelocality, Searsia lancea and grassland, leg. C. Haddad &amp; L. Mosese, 8.V–8.VI.2018, 7 ♂ (NCA 2018/1227); Bloemfontein, Farm Hopefield, on Odontotermes mound, handcollecting, 28°51.781’S, 26°09.750’E, leg. C. Haddad, 4.XI.2001, 1 ♂ (NCA 2017/1474); same locality, under cattle dung pad, 22.XII.2001, 1 ♂ (NCA 2017/1475); Bloemfontein, Langenhoven Park, 29°05.108’S, 26°09.565’E, on ground in garden with ants, hand collecting, leg. C. Haddad, 29.X.2017, 1 ♀ (NCA 2020/87); same locality, on ground with ants, hand collecting, leg. C. Haddad, 19.II.2018, 1 ♀ (NCA 2020/89); De Brug, sweeping, 29°05.4’S, 26°00.00’E, leg. W. Kaiser, 22.IV.2004, 1 ♂ (NMBA 9398); Maselspoort, Eucalyptus bark, 2.II.2005, 1 ♀ (NCA 2008/2019); samelocality, Naval Hill, pitfalltraps, 1480 ma.s.l., 29°03.6’S, 26°08.4’E, leg. L.N. Lotz, VI.1990, 1 ♂ 1 ♀ (NMBA 6118); samelocality, pitfalltraps, leg. L.N. Lotz, V.1990, 1 ♀ (NMBA 6101); University of the Free State West Campus, Trinervitermes trinervoides termitaria and surrounding grassland, 1425 m a.s.l., 29°06’S, 26°10’E, leg. C. Haddad &amp; H. Badenhorst, 3–26.III.2019, 1 ♂ (NCA 2019/853); same locality, Searsia lancea and grassland, 1430 m a.s.l., leg. C. Haddad &amp; L. Mosese, 10.V–11.VI.2018, 3 ♂ (NCA 2018/1195), 1 ♂ (NCA 2018/1203); Brandfort, Amanzi Private Game Reserve, pitfall traps, Searsia burchelli woodlands, 28°35.52’S, 26°25.32’E, leg. V. Butler, 31.I.2013, 1 ♂ (NCA 2013/3826); Florisbad, pitfalltraps, 1250 m a.s.l., 28°27.6’S, 26°03.00’E, leg. L.N. Lotz, 8.XII.1987, 1 ♂ (NMBA 16911); Edenville, Farm Lusthoff, hand collecting, 27°55.00’S, 27°39.6’E, Dr. Karny, 3.VI.1967, 1 ♂ (NCA 84/483); Harrismith, Platberg Nature Reserve, montane grassland and plantation, 2036 m a.s.l., 28°16.843’S, 29°12.034’E, leg. H. Wood, C. Haddad &amp; C. Griswold, 22.I.2011, 1 ♀ (CAS, CASENT 9037064); Heilbron, Vaal Dam, near Oranjeville, overgrazed grassland, pitfall traps, 26°36.00’S, 28°09.6’E, leg. R. Fourie &amp; A. Grobler, 1.IX–1.X.2009, 1 ♂ (NMBA 15214); samelocality, leg. R. Fourie &amp; A. Grobler, 1–29.X.20009, 1 ♂ (NMBA 15208); Hoopstad, Sandveld Nature Reserve, grasslands, 27°26.4’S, 25°07.6’E, 30.X–4.XII.2009, 1 ♂ (NMBA 15328); Theunissen, Erfenis Dam Nature Reserve, unburned site 3, pitfalltraps, 28°18.00’S, 26°28.8’E, leg. C. Haddad, S. Otto &amp; R. Poller, 1–30.IX.2006, 1 ♂ (NMBA 13808); same locality, unburned site 1, 1 ♂ (NMBA 13699); same locality, unburned site 3, 28.VII–1.XI.2006, 1 ♂ (NMBA 13667); samelocality, site 3. Acacia karroo trees, woodland, leg. R. Fourie &amp; A. Grobler, 31.VIII–30.XI.2009, 6 ♂ (NMBA 14208); samelocality, leg. C. Haddad, S. Otto &amp; R. Poller, 1–30.IX.2006, 1 ♂ (NMBA 13807); same locality, unburned site 3, leg. R. Poller &amp; S. Otto, 24.II–27.III.2006, 1 ♂ (NMBA 13318); same locality, unburned site 2, leg. C. Haddad, S. Otto &amp; R. Poller, 22.XI–23.XII.2005, 1 ♂ (NMBA 13849); samelocality, site 4, gravel plain, leg. R. Fourie &amp; A. Grobler, 31.VIII–30.XI.2009, 1 ♂ (NMBA 14278); same locality, unburned site 1, C. Haddad, 22.XI–23.XII.2005, 1 ♂ (NMBA 13356); Winburg, Willem Pretorius Nature Reserve, grasslands, 28°10.2’S, 27°07.2’E, leg. R. Fourie &amp; A. Grobler, 30.IX–28.X.2009, 1 ♂ (NMBA 14558); samelocality, grassland, leg. R. Fourie &amp; A. Grobler 29.X–5.XII.2009, 1 ♂ (NMBA 15321). Gauteng: Pretoria/Tshwane, Groenkloof Nature Reserve, Site 1, 25°48.162’S, 28°12.756’E, leg. R. Lyle &amp; P. Marais, 15.XI.2013, 2 ♂ (NCA 2017/184), 1 ♂ (NCA 2017/183); Rietondale Research Station, sunflower &amp; canola fields, pitfall traps, 25°44.4’S, 28°11.4’E, leg. T. Bird, 15.X.1998, 2 ♂ (NCA 2002/1003), 4 ♂ 1 immature (NCA 2002/1004). KwaZulu–Natal: Howick, Umgeni Valley, dense vegetation near river, hand collecting, 29°28’S, 30°14’E, leg. M. Alderweireldt &amp; R. Jocqué, 18.VII.1990, 1 ♂ (MRAC 171688); Ndumo Game Reserve, Crocodile Farm, Pongola River Floodplain, Acacia xanthophloea bark, handcollecting, 26°54.426’S, 32°19.185’E, leg. C. Haddad, 24.I.2006, 1 ♀ (NCA 2014/1481); samelocality, Red Cliffs, handcollecting, 26°51.157’S, 32°12.364’E, leg. R. Booysen, 13.I.2019, 1 ♀ (NCA 2019/408); Ngome State Forest, pitfall traps, 27°49’S, 31°26’E, leg. M. van der Merwe, 1.XII.1992, 2 ♂ (NCA 94/474); samelocality, Patch 2 (grass), leg. M. van der Merwe, 1.I.1993, 1 ♂ (NCA 94/440); Pongola, Ngotche, Farm Vergeval, hand collecting, 27°21.00’S, 31°36.6’E, leg. Dr. Karny, 25.V.1967, 1 immature (NCA 84/482); samelocality, ant mimic, 26.VI.1967, 1 ♂ (NCA 84/481); Sani Pass, pitfall traps, 900 m a.s.l., 30°12.00’S, 30°24.00’E, leg. University of Pretoria Students, 20.I.2008, 1 ♂ (NCA 2011/853); samelocality, 1200 ma.s.l., 30°11.4’S, 30°24.4’E, 25.I.2006, 2 ♂ 1 immature (NCA 2011/856); Ulundi, Ophathe Game Reserve, overgrazed savanna, 560 m a.s.l., 28°22.135’S, 31°23.363’E, leg. C. Haddad, 29.IX–3.X.2008, 1 ♂ (NCA 2008/4112); Umzinto, Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve, 30°09.6’S, 30°21.6’E, leg. Schüle, 27.XI–17.XII.2001, 1 ♂ (NMBA 9721). Limpopo: Mopani, Ndengeza, NAT 02/B3, 23°18.534’S, 30°24.486’E, leg. E. Mauda, 14.VI.2014, 1 ♂ (NCA 2015/2486), pitfalltraps, 23°18.534’S, 30°24.486’E, leg. E. Mauda, 14.VI.2014, 1 ♀ (NCA 2015/2481); samelocality, leg. E. Mauda, 21.I.2015, 2 ♂ (NCA 2015/2479), 1 ♂ (NCA 2015/2489); samelocality, leg. E. Mauda, 14.VI.2014, 1 ♂ (NCA 2015/2482), 1 ♂ (NCA 2015/2476); Vyeboom village, 23°8.634’S, 30°22.781’E, leg. E. Mauda, 25.I.2015, 1 ♂ (NCA 2016/214). Mpumalanga: Carolina, Grootpan Farm 493JS, 03F, 28 km WNW of Carolina, Strathrae Colliery EIA, 1664 m a.s.l., 25°57.72’S, 29°51.48’E, leg. D.H. Jacobs, 12.IV.2012, 1 ♂ (NCA 2012/4373); Delmas, Farm Rietvallei, unsprayed maize, 26°04.8S, 28.34.2’E, leg. M. van Jaarsveld, 31.III.2005, 1 ♂ (NCA 2007/1322); PAL3024, unsprayed maize, 4.I.2005, 1 ♂ (NCA 2007/1315); Dullstroom, Roger Croall’s Farm (biennual), R’3, pitfalltraps, 25°31.02’S, 30°06.00’E, leg. L. Makaka, 29.XI.2009, 1 ♂ (NCA 2009/5248); Grootpan Farm 456JS, Strathrae Colliery EIA, Site 1, 27 km NW Carolina, sweeping, 1692 m a.s.l., 23°58.18’S, 29°55.44’E, leg. D.H. Jacobs, 13.II.2012, 1 ♂ (NCA 2013/5307); Kruger National Park, Rhenosterkoppies, 03 Cr, pitfalltraps, 25°04.247’S, 31°36.865’E, leg. Graham Ellis, 6–9.VI.2007, 1 ♂ (NCA 2008/1898). Western Cape: Beaufort West, Farm 77, Karoo, Area 4, Site 2, 32°20.64’S, 23°21.24’E, leg. D.H. Jacobs, 12.XII.2007, 1 ♂ (NCA 2008/4699); Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Olifantsbaai, dry riverbed, pitfall traps, 32°00’S, 22°00’E, leg. R. Jocqué, 10–24.I.1989, 1 ♂ (MRAC 169790); Cape Town, Bergvliet Flats, Diep Rivier, 34°03.00’S, 18°27.00’E, leg. W.F. Purcell, XII.1899, 1 immature (SAM 6149); Klein–Dassenberg Rd,Trinity Farms, handcollecting, 33°34.94’S, 18°36.08’E,leg.D.Ubick, 25–27.XII.2012, 1 ♀ (CAS, CASENT 9055493); Signal Hill, under stones in Renosterveld, 33°55.08’S, 18°24.18’E, leg. T. Russell- Smith, 3.V.1976, 1 ♂ (NCA 2015/2893); George, Outeniquastrand, thicket, leaf litter &amp; foliage, 34°02.754’S, 22°17.037’E, leg. C. Haddad, 7.I.2015, 1 ♂ (NCA 2015/1777); samelocality, leaf litter in garden, 75 m a.s.l., leg. C. Haddad, 27.XII.2018, 1 ♂ (NCA 2020/90); Hermanus, Fisherhaven, sieving leaf litter, 10 m a.s.l., 34°24.434’S, 19°07.558’E, leg. C. Haddad, 19.III.2004, 1 ♀ (NCA 2017/1480); Sedgefield, Ruigtevlei, garden, handcollecting, 34°01’S, 22°52’E, leg. R.J. Dowsett, XII.1984, 1 ♂ (MRAC 166114); Stellenbosch, Weltevreden, Apple Orchards, 33°55.8’S, 18°51’E, leg. I. Rencken, 12.X.1992, 3 ♂ (NCA 96/182); Swartberg Nature Reserve, Swartberg Pass, Fynbos and riparian vegetation, hand collecting, 836 m a.s.l., 33°17.980’S, 22°03.015’E, leg. L. Almeida, C. Griswold &amp; T. Meikle, 22.X.2011, 1 ♀ (CAS, CASENT 9042372). ZAMBIA: Southern Province: Livingstone, Livingstone Airport nr runway, leaf litter, 17°49.075’S, 25°48.848’E, leg. C. Haddad, J. Parau &amp; F. Jordaan, 1.XII.2006, 1 ♀ (NCA 2007/878). ZIMBABWE: Harare: Newlands, Walmer Drive, pitfalltraps, 3–551 ma.s.l., 17°48.410’S, 31°04.963’E, leg. M. Cumming, 4.XII.2002, 1 ♂ (NCA 2010/4800).</p><p>Etymology. The species name is Latin for happy and refers to the extremely “happy face” the female epigyne has when viewed upside–down.</p><p>Diagnosis. The female epigyne of this species differs from that of M. chrysis in the anterior hood that is much more curved in the middle, whereas that of the latter is longer and more flattened. The males of M. felix sp. nov. are distinguished from those of M. chrysis by the basal curvature in the sperm duct that is smaller than that of M. chrysis, and the cymbial tip that is longer than that of M. chrysis .</p><p>Description. Female (holotype from Rietondale Research Station, NCA 2007/1320): Measurements: TL 2.56, CL 1.20, CW 0.73, CL:CW 1.64, CLH 0.05, CLH:AME 1.25. Eyes: ALE 0.05, AME 0.04, PLE 0.05, PME 0.05, AME–AME 0.02, PME–PME 0.04, MOQAW 0.10, MOQPW 0.14, MOQL 0.19, SL 0.68, SW 0.48, AL 1.37, AW 0.80. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.38, 0.22, 0.24, t 0.32. Leg I: 0.70, 0.29, 0.54, 0.40, 0.56. II: 0.65, 0.29, 0.52, 0.49, 0.54. III: 0.49, 0.25, 0.43, 0.52, 0.43. IV: 0.95, 0.35, 0.79, 0.87, 0.63. TLoflegs (I–IV): 2.49, 2.49, 2.12, 3.59; leg formula: 4123.</p><p>Colouration: carapace dark brown; abdomen dark brown or black; legs Iand II with basal two–thirds of femora darkened; sternum, endites, labium, and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace. Carapace: decorated with squamose setae (Fig. 39), smooth in texture; shallow transverse depression present on posterior third of carapace; pattern present medially as broad somewhat rectangular dark with radiating dark lines; posterior margin straight; fovea absent; anterior margin narrowing moderately from coxa I; PER recurved in dorsal view; AER recurved in anterior view. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape; cluster of setae present on tip. Endites: oblique; constricted just above halfway; anterior margin round; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin; serrula present. Sternum: broadest between coxa Iand II; posterior margin broadly rounded between coxa IV; decorated with aculeate setae. Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin; decorated with feathery setae. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1pl, 2pl, 2pl, 1plv, 2rlv, 2vt. Leg I: 1do, 1pl, 2plv, 2rlv, 1plv, 1rlv. II: 1d. III: 1do, 4vt, 1plv, 1rlv, 4vt. IV: 2vt. Scopulate setae present on metatarsi and tarsi of legs I–IV, two rows on former and four on latter. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; constricted medially (Fig. 92); decorated with squamose setae on posterior half (Fig. 93), and branched sicate setae (Fig. 94) and elongate squamose (Fig. 95) on anterior half; no pattern visible on dorsum; anterior half of abdomen lighter in colour than posterior half; venter similar in colour to dorsum; sigilla not visible. Epigyne: in ventral view, anterior hood continuous, strongly recurved; copulatory opening at curved apex of copulatory duct. In dorsal view, copulatory ducts elongate, wide apart, “C” shaped, curled at apex; fertilisation duct elongate, originating from inner medial margin of spermathecae, curved laterally; spermathecae bean–shaped, longer than broad (Figs 102, 133, 134).</p><p>Male (paratype from Ndengeza, NCA 2015/2478): Measurements: TL 2.13, CL 1.08, CW 0.61, CL:CW 1.77, CLH 0.05, CLH:AME 1.12. Eyes: ALE 0.06, AME 0.04, PLE 0.05, PME 0.04, AME–AME 0.02, PME–PME 0.04, MOQAW 0.10, MOQPW 0.12, MOQL 0.15. SL 0.57, SW 0.41, AL 0.95, AW 0.45. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.25, 0.21, 0.16, 0.33. Leg I: 0.65, 0.24, 0.54, 0.44, 0.55. II: 0.64, 0.25, 0.48, 0.48, 0.54. III: 0.52, 0.23, 0.43, 0.54, 0.44. IV: 0.84, 0.32, 0.79, 0.89, 0.63. TLoflegs (I–IV): 2.42, 2.39, 2.16, 3.47; leg formula: 4123.</p><p>Colouration: carapace dark brown; abdomen dark brown or black; endites, labium and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace; sternum lighter than carapace; legs Iand II with femora darkened (Fig. 20). Carapace: decorated with squamose setae; smooth in texture; shallow transverse depression present on posterior third of carapace; pattern present medially, broad, somewhat rectangular dark, with radiating dark lines over entire carapace; posterior margin slightly round; anterior margin narrowing moderately from coxa I; PER recurved in dorsal view; AER recurved in anterior view; fovea absent. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape; tuft of setae is present at tip. Endites: oblique; constricted just above halfway; anterior margin round; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin. Sternum: shield-like; broadest between coxa Iand II; posterior margin tapering to point between coxa IV; decorated with aculeate setae (Fig. 49). Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base; leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1pl, 1pl, 1plv, 2pl, 1plv, 2rlv, 2vt. Leg I: 1do, 1pl, 2plv, 2rlv, 1plv, 1rlv. II: 1d. III: 1do, 4vt, 4vt. IV: 1vt, 2vt. Scopulate setae present on metatarsi and tarsi of legs I–IV, two rows on former and four on latter segment. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose setae on basal half and elongate sicate setae on anterior half; constricted medially; no dorsal pattern visible; venter uniformly dark brown; sigilla present, two white crescent–shaped pits in transverse constriction. Palp: retrolateral tibial apophysis present on retrolateral margin; median apophysis present on apical half next to embolus, curved prolaterally; sperm duct present on retrolateral surfaceof tegulum, curved at base; embolus base broad, tip thin and short; cymbium pear-shaped, widest at basal third, tapered apically; tegulum three-quarters the length of cymbium (Figs 135, 136).</p><p>Distribution. Micaria felix sp. nov. is widespread throughout southern Africa, with isolated records from central and eastern Africa (Map 4).</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03AC33149C1FFFF77CBDF8CFFE36FD8D	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Booysen, Ruan;Haddad, Charles R.	Booysen, Ruan, Haddad, Charles R. (2021): Revision and molecular phylogeny of the spider genus Micaria Westring, 1851 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) in the Afrotropical Region. Zootaxa 4940 (1): 1-82, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4940.1.1
03AC33149C03FFF57CBDF8DDFA5BFA95.text	03AC33149C03FFF57CBDF8DDFA5BFA95.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Micaria gagnoa Booysen & Haddad 2021	<div><p>Micariagagnoa sp. nov.</p><p>Figs 21 – 22, 137 – 140</p><p>Type material. Holotype: ♀, CÔTE D’IVOIRE: <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=-6.25&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=6.5666666" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long -6.25/lat 6.5666666)">Fromager Region</a>: Gagnoa, upland rice, pitfalltraps, 06°34’N, 06°15’W, leg. A. Russell-Smith, 8.V.1995 (MRAC 227323).</p><p>Paratypes: CÔTE D’IVOIRE: Fromager Region: same data as holotype, 5 ♂ 1 ♀, (MRAC 227323). MOZAMBIQUE: Inhaca Island: wetland, pitfalltraps, 26°01’S, 32°54’E, leg. T. Steyn, 30.IV–14.V.1994, 1 ♀ (MRAC 209908). TANZANIA : Kilimanjaro Region: <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=38.0&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-4.0" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 38.0/lat -4.0)">Mkomazi National Park</a>, Ibaya Camp, unburnt grassland, hand collecting, 04°00’S, 38°00’E, leg. A. Russell-Smith, 26.XI.1994, 26 ♂ 5 ♀ (MRAC 211337) .</p><p>Etymology. This species name is a noun in apposition of the type locality.</p><p>Diagnosis. Micaria gagnoa sp. nov. very closely resembles M. felix sp. nov., but they can be distinguished by the females’ anterior epigynal hood that is larger (in this case a larger atrium and longer) in M. gagnoa sp. nov. than in M. felix sp. nov. Furthermore, the spermathecae of the former is horizontally flattened, whereas the latter’s is laterally flattened. The males are very difficult to distinguish due to the similarity of the palps and habitus, but M. gagnoa sp. nov. does have a smaller MA than M. felix sp. nov.</p><p>Description. Female (holotype from Gagnoa, MRAC 227323): Measurements: TL 2.35, CL 0.95, CW 0.60, CL:CW 1.58, CLH 0.06, CLH:AME 1.6. Eyes: ALE 0.06, AME 0.04, PLE 0.05, PME 0.04, AME–AME 0.01, PME–PME 0.03, MOQAW 0.10, MOQPW 0.13, MOQL 0.14. SL 0.52, SW 0.38, AL 1.30, AW 0.80. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.33, 0.19, 0.22, 0.30. Leg I: 0.60, 0.25, 0.46, 0.38, 0.48. II: 0.53, 0.22, 0.46, 0.40, 0.48. III: 0.48, 0.21, 0.43, 0.35, 0.37. IV: 0.81, 0.29, 0.67, 0.73, 0.56. TLoflegs (I–IV): 2.17, 2.09, 1.84, 3.06; leg formula: 4123.</p><p>Colouration: carapace dark brown; abdomen dark brown; legs Iand II with femora darkened on posterior half; other legs uniform in colour; endites, labium and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace (Fig. 21). Carapace: smooth in texture; transverse median depression present on posterior third; decorated with squamose setae; posterior half of carapace with dark triangular patches on lateral sides flanked by light brown radiating markings; dark brown stripes radiating outwards present on anterior half; posterior margin straight; fovea absent; anterior margin narrowing slightly from coxa I; PER recurved in dorsal view, AER recurved in anterior view. Chelicerae: decorated with short plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape, truncating where chelicerae meet. Endites: broad; slanting inwards; constricted slightly just above halfway; flattened anterior margin with dark anterior ridge; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin; posterior margin rounded. Sternum: shield-like; lighter incolour than carapace; broadest between coxa Iand II; posterior margin tapering between coxa IV. Legs: femora of all legs laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 3plv, 1pl, 1pl, 1plv, 1pl, 2plv, 2rlv, 2vt. Leg I: 1do, 1pl, 2plv, 2rlv, 1plv, 1rlv. III: 1pl, 1vt, 1plv, 1rlv, 4vt. IV: 1vt, 2vt. Legs I–IV with two rows of scopulate setae on metatarsi and four rows on tarsi. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose setae; dorsal pattern not visible in holotype; venter similar in colour to dorsum; sigilla not visible. Epigyne: in ventral view, anterior hood continuous, strongly recurved; large atrium; posterior pockets present medially, straight with laterally curved apices; copulatory openings at bulbous apices of copulatory ducts. In dorsal view, copulatory ducts elongate, “C” shaped, wide apart; fertilisation ducts extending medially, curved at apices; spermathecae globular; horizontally elongate; anterior margin of spermathecae flattened and aligned with fertilisation ducts (Figs 137, 138).</p><p>Male (paratype from Gagnoa, Cote d’Ivoire, MRAC 227323): Measurements: TL 2.25, CL 1.05, CW 0.60, CL: CW 1.75, CLH 0.06, CLH:AME 1.6. Eyes: ALE 0.06, AME 0.04, PLE 0.06, PME 0.04, AME–AME 0.01, PME–PME 0.05, MOQAW 0.10, MOQPW 0.14, MOQL 0.16. SL 0.56, SW 0.41, AL 1.10, AW 0.60 . Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.44, 0.22, 0.21, 0.30. Leg I: 0.65, 0.25, 0.48, 0.43, 0.46. II: 0.60, 0.22, 0.46, 0.44, 0.48. III: 0.52, 0.19, 0.40, 0.46, 0.37. IV: 0.68, 0.30, 0.68, 0.78, 0.56. TLoflegs (I–IV): 2.27, 2.20, 1.94, 3.00; leg formula: 4123 .</p><p>Colouration: carapace dark brown; abdomen dark brown; legs Iand II with femora darkened on basal half, other legs uniform in colour; endites, labium and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace (Fig. 22). Carapace: smooth in texture; transverse median depression present on posterior third; decorated with squamose setae; posterior half of carapace with dark triangular patches on lateral sides flanked by light brown radiating markings; dark brown stripes radiating outwards on anterior half; posterior margin straight; fovea absent; anterior margin narrowing slightly from coxa I; PER recurved in dorsal view, AER recurved in anterior view. Chelicerae: decorated with short plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape, tuft of setae present on tip. Endites: broad; slanting inwards; constricted slightly just above halfway; flattened anterior margin with dark anterior ridge; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin; posterior margin rounded. Sternum: shield-like; lighter in colour than carapace, with dark lateral margins; broadest between coxa Iand II; posterior margin tapering between coxa IV. Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 3plv, 1pl, 1pl, 1plv, 1pl, 1plv, 2vt. Leg I: 1do, 1pl, 2plv, 2rlv, 1plv, 1rlv. III: 1pl, 1vt, 1plv, 1rlv, 4vt. IV: 2vt, 2vt. Legs I–IV with two rows of scopulate setae on metatarsi and four rows on tarsi. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose setae; dorsal pattern visible as light transverse median line connecting to scutum; anterior half of abdomen slightly lighter brown than posterior half; venter similar in colour to dorsum; sigilla not visible. Palp: retrolateral tibial apophysis present on retrolateral margin; median apophysis present next to embolus, curved retrolaterally; sperm duct present on retrolateral margin of tegulum, curved at base, kink just before base of embolus; embolus thin and very slightly curved retrolaterally; cymbium widest at posterior third, tapering roughly quarter of cymbium’s length in front of tegulum (Figs 139, 140).</p><p>Distribution. Micaria gagnoa sp. nov. is known from isolated records in eastern and western Africa (Map 5).</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03AC33149C03FFF57CBDF8DDFA5BFA95	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Booysen, Ruan;Haddad, Charles R.	Booysen, Ruan, Haddad, Charles R. (2021): Revision and molecular phylogeny of the spider genus Micaria Westring, 1851 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) in the Afrotropical Region. Zootaxa 4940 (1): 1-82, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4940.1.1
03AC33149C01FFF27CBDFA3CFAD3F951.text	03AC33149C01FFF27CBDFA3CFAD3F951.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Micaria koingnaas Booysen & Haddad 2021	<div><p>Micariakoingnaas sp. nov.</p><p>Figs 23, 61, 68, 141 – 142</p><p>Type material. Holotype: ♂, SOUTHAFRICA: Northern Cape: <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=17.291018&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-30.195168" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 17.291018/lat -30.195168)">Koingnaas</a>, hand collecting, 30°11.710’S, 17°17.461’E, leg. R. Booysen, Z. Mbo &amp; R. Christiaan, 19.VII.2017 (NCA 2017/1247).</p><p>Paratypes: SOUTH AFRICA: Northern Cape: same data as holotype, 1 ♂ (NCA 2017/1247). Western Cape: <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=18.225866&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-31.755133" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 18.225866/lat -31.755133)">Strandfontein</a>, handcollecting, 31°45.308’S, 18°13.552’E, leg. R. Booysen, 22.VII.2017, 2 ♂ (NCA 2017/1315) .</p><p>Etymology. The species name is a noun in apposition of the type locality of this species.</p><p>Diagnosis. Males of this species can be distinguished from other Afrotropical species in having a long palpal tibia (as long as its tarsus) and a very sharp bend in the median apophysis. Female unknown.</p><p>Description. Male (holotype from Koingnaas, NCA 2017/1247): Measurements: TL 2.65, CL 1.18, CW 0.68, CL:CW 1.74, CLH 0.06, CLH:AME 1.33. Eyes: ALE 0.05, AME 0.05, PLE 0.05, PME 0.04, AME–AME 0.03, PME–PME 0.06, MOQAW 0.13, MOQPW 0.15, MOQL 0.18. SL 0.62, SW 0.41, AL 1.40, AW 0.65. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.33, 0.16, 0.18, 0.31. Leg I: 0.78, 0.33, 0.62, 0.56, 0.56. II: 0.78, 0.32, 0.56, 0.54, 0.57. III: 0.62, 0.30, 0.56, 0.54, 0.48. IV: 0.98, 0.37, 0.75, 0.79, 0.62. TLoflegs (I–IV): 2.85, 2.77, 2.50, 3.51; leg formula: 4123.</p><p>Colouration: carapace dark brown to black; femora darkened; sternum, chelicerae, endites and labium similar in colour to carapace (Fig. 23). Carapace: smooth in texture; fovea absent; decorated with squamose setae; posterior margin truncating; anterior margin narrowing slightly from coxa I; PER procurved in dorsal view, AER recurved in anterior view. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape; tuft of setae present at tip. Endites: oblique; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin. Sternum: shield-like, broadest at coxa II; posterior margin tapered to point between coxa IV. Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base, leg I more pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin; decorated with lanceolate setae (Fig. 68). Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1do, 1pl, 1do, 1pl, 1pl, 1plv, 3vt. Leg I: 1do, 1pl. II: 1d. III: 1do, 1pl, 1rl, 1plv, 1vt, 1pl, 1rl, 1plv, 1rlv, 4vt. IV: 1do, 1pl, 1rl, 2plv, 2vt, 1plv, 4vt. Legs I–IV with two rows of scopulate setae on metatarsi and four rows on tarsi. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose setae; dorsal pattern not visible; venter similar in colour to dorsum; sigilla not visible. Palp: retrolateral tibial apophysis present subapically on dorsal margin, small; median apophysis present medially, elongate, curved at tip; sperm duct present on retrolateral surface of tegulum, curved at base of tegulum; embolus broadest at base, tip thin and elongate, skewed retrolaterally; cymbium widest at midline; tapering slightly towards apex and round at tip, two small spines present on tip of cymbium, three ventral terminal spines present in front of embolus (Figs 142, 143).</p><p>Distribution. Micaria koingnaas sp. nov. is known from the western part of South Africa (Map 5).</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03AC33149C01FFF27CBDFA3CFAD3F951	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Booysen, Ruan;Haddad, Charles R.	Booysen, Ruan, Haddad, Charles R. (2021): Revision and molecular phylogeny of the spider genus Micaria Westring, 1851 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) in the Afrotropical Region. Zootaxa 4940 (1): 1-82, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4940.1.1
03AC33149C06FFF07CBDF8F2FF7BFD21.text	03AC33149C06FFF07CBDF8F2FF7BFD21.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Micaria lata Booysen & Haddad 2021	<div><p>Micarialata sp. nov.</p><p>Figs 24, 143 – 144</p><p>Type material. Holotype ♀, SOUTHAFRICA: Northern Cape: <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=22.433332&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-27.3" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 22.433332/lat -27.3)">Tswalu Kalahari Reserve</a>, 27°18’S, 22°26’E, Bl 33, handcollecting, leg. R. Jocqué, 12.II.2006 (NCA 2013/2466).</p><p>Paratypes: NAMIBIA: Kunene Region: Brandberg, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=14.571383&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-21.146667" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 14.571383/lat -21.146667)">Konigstein Pan</a>, 22-day pitfall row, pitfall traps, 2340 m a.s.l., 21°08.8’S, 14°34.283’E, leg. K. Meaking / Raleigh International, 7.V.2000, 4 ♀ (SMN 45027); same data but 29.V.2000, 15 ♀ (SMN 45014) .</p><p>Etymology. The species name is Latin for wide, which refers to the widely separated copulatory ducts and spermathecae.</p><p>Diagnosis. The females of this species can be distinguished from Micaria beaufortia by having globular spermathecae (dorsal view), elongate fertilisation ducts and widely spaced copulatory ducts. Male unknown.</p><p>Remarks. The female holotype has a few legs missing; however, the genital structure is well intact and can be used for species identification.</p><p>Description. Female (holotype from Tswala Kalahari Game Reserve, NCA 2013/2466): Measurements: TL 3.40, CL 1.55, CW 0.95, CL:CW 1.63, CLH 0.14, CLH:AME 2.54. Eyes: ALE 0.08, AME 0.06, PLE 0.04, PME 0.06, AME–AME 0.04, PME–PME 0.05, MOQAW 0.16, MOQPW 0.21, MOQL 0.22. SL 0.80, SW 0.59, AL 1.85, AW 1.16. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.48, 0.25, 0.32, 0.48. Leg I:?. II: 1.10, 0.51, 0.92, 0.79, 0.73. III: 1.10, 0.51, 0.87, 0.92, 0.71. IV: 1.75, 0.57, 1.42, 1.51, 0.71. TLof legs (I–IV):?, 4.05, 4.11, 5.96; leg formula: very likely 4123.</p><p>Colouration: carapace light brown (colour faded); abdomen dark brown; sternum, endites, labium and chelicerae appear darker than carapace; femora slightly darker, other legs uniform in colour (Fig. 24). Carapace: decorated with squamose setae; smooth in texture; pattern not visible due to preservation; posterior margin indented medially; fovea absent; anterior margin narrowing moderately from coxa I; PER procurved in dorsal view; AER recurved in anterior view. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape, cluster of setae present on tip. Endites: oblique; constricted just above halfway; anterior margin rounded; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin. Sternum: shield-like; broadest between coxa Iand II; posterior margin tapered to point between coxa IV. Legs: femora of all legs laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin; all tarsi pseudosegmented. Leg macrosetae: Palpal segment length: 1do, 1pl, 1do, 1pl, 1rl, 2plv, 1rlv, 4vt. II: 1do, 2plv, 1vt. III: 1do, 1pl, 1rl, 2pl, 1rl, 1plv, 1rlv, 2vt, 1pl, 1rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 4vt. IV: 1do, 2pl, 2rl, 2plv, 1rl, 2vt, 1pl, 1rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 4vt. Legs I–IV with two rows of scopulate setae on metatarsi and four rows on tarsi. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose setae; dorsal pattern appears broken, white transverse band medially, longitudinal stripe perpendicular to transverse stripe; venter similar in colour to dorsum; two white stripes present latero-ventrally; sigilla not visible. Epigyne: in ventral view, anterior hood divided, flattened; posterior pockets present medially, diagonal; copulatory openings bifurcated. In dorsal view, copulatory ducts thick, short, curved, bifurcated apically, obliquely attached to inner anterior margin of spermathecae; fertilisation ducts projecting basally from interior margin of spermathecae, curved; spermathecae globular (Figs 143, 144).</p><p>Distribution. Micaria lata sp. nov. is only known from northern part of South Africa and central Namibia (Map 5).</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03AC33149C06FFF07CBDF8F2FF7BFD21	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Booysen, Ruan;Haddad, Charles R.	Booysen, Ruan, Haddad, Charles R. (2021): Revision and molecular phylogeny of the spider genus Micaria Westring, 1851 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) in the Afrotropical Region. Zootaxa 4940 (1): 1-82, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4940.1.1
03AC33149C04FFF07CBDFCE3FBAEF879.text	03AC33149C04FFF07CBDFCE3FBAEF879.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Micaria laxa Booysen & Haddad 2021	<div><p>Micarialaxa sp. nov.</p><p>Figs 25, 145 – 146</p><p>Type material. Holotype ♂, SOUTHAFRICA: Eastern Cape: Graaff–Reinet, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=24.972&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-32.283" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 24.972/lat -32.283)">Asante Sana Game Reserve</a>, Acacia thicket, stony ground (T1S5c), pitfall traps, 1202 m a.s.l., 32°16.98’S, 24°58.32’E, leg. J. Midgley, 28.VII.2010 (NCA 2012/2365).</p><p>Etymology. The species name is translated from the Latin adjective laxus (broad), or laxa in the female form, referring to the very broad base of the embolus in the males of this species.</p><p>Diagnosis. This species can be distinguished from other Afrotropical Micaria by the combination of the following: a lack of a RTA, a small prolateral diversion in the sperm duct, and a broad leaf–like embolus. Female unknown.</p><p>Description. Male (holotype from Asante Sana Game Reserve, 2012/2365): Measurements: TL 3.05, CL 1.45, CW 1.55, CL:CW 0.94, CLH 0.08, CLH:AME 1.23. Eyes: ALE 0.07, AME 0.06, PLE 0.06, PME 0.05, AME–AME 0.02, PME–PME 0.06, MOQAW 0.14, MOQPW 0.17, MOQL 0.18. SL 0.73, SW 0.52, AL 1.49, AW 0.98. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.48, 0.18, 0.25, 0.37. Leg I: 1.06, 0.48, 0.87, 0.70, 0.65. II: 0.87, 0.40, 0.68, 0.62, 0.60. III:?. IV: 1.10, 0.41, 0.91, 1.08, 0.64. TLoflegs (I–IV): 3.76, 3.17,?, 4.14; leg formula: most likely 4123.</p><p>Colouration: carapace dark brown in colour; black abdomen; femora darkened; sternum, chelicerae, endites and labium similar in colour to carapace (Fig. 25). Carapace: smooth in texture; decorated with squamose setae; faded, dark pattern radiating medially; posterior margin straight; fovea absent. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae; anterior margin narrowing slightly from coxa I; PER procurved in dorsal view, AER recurved in anterior view. Labium: triangular in shape; tuft of setae present on tip. Endites: oblique; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin. Sternum: shield-like, broadest between coxa Iand II, tapered to point between coxa IV. Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose setae; dorsal pattern not visible; venter similar in colour to dorsum; sigilla not visible. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 2do, 1pl, 2do, 1pl, 1pl, 1plv, 3vt. I: 1do, 1pl. II: 1d. III:?. IV: 1do, 1rl, 2pl, 2rl, 2plv, 1rlv, 2vt, 1pl, 1rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 4vt. Legs I–IV with two rows of scopulate setae on metatarsi and four rows on tarsi. Palp: retrolateral tibial apophysis absent; median apophysis present, offset medially, curved; sperm duct present on retrolateral surface of tegulum, kink present anterior to basal curve; embolus broad at base, skewed retrolaterally, tip small, thin and curved near apex; cymbium elongate, pear-shaped, widest near basal third; two small spines on tip of cymbium; three ventral terminal spines present in front of embolus (Figs 145, 146).</p><p>Distribution. Micaria laxa sp. nov. is only known from the type locality (Map 5).</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03AC33149C04FFF07CBDFCE3FBAEF879	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Booysen, Ruan;Haddad, Charles R.	Booysen, Ruan, Haddad, Charles R. (2021): Revision and molecular phylogeny of the spider genus Micaria Westring, 1851 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) in the Afrotropical Region. Zootaxa 4940 (1): 1-82, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4940.1.1
03AC33149C0AFFFE7CBDFF6BFB7FFABA.text	03AC33149C0AFFFE7CBDFF6BFB7FFABA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Micaria mediospina Booysen & Haddad 2021	<div><p>Micariamediospina sp. nov.</p><p>Figs 26, 147 – 148</p><p>Type material. Holotype ♂, SOUTHAFRICA: Eastern Cape: Fort Brown, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=26.525084&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-33.145832" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 26.525084/lat -33.145832)">Farm Hermanuskraal</a>, on soil, M.B. 316, pitfall traps, 33°08.75’S, 26°31.505’E, leg. M. Burger, 3.XII.1993 (NCA 96/71).</p><p>Etymology. The species name is a combination of the Latin words media (middle) and spina (spine) that refer to the retrolateral tibial apophysis that is located in the middle of the palpal tibia in males.</p><p>Diagnosis. Males of Micaria mediospina sp. nov. can be distinguished from other Afrotropical Micaria by possessing an RTA that is located in the middle of the palpal tibia on the dorsal surface. The embolus of this species is enlarged and slanted retrolaterally. Female unknown.</p><p>Remarks. Holotype damaged, with abdomen severed from the prosoma. However, the palp structure is intact and could still be used for identification.</p><p>Description. Male (holotype from Fort Brown, NCA 96/71): Measurements: TL 2.40, CL 1.13, CW 0.65, CL:CW 1.74, CLH 0.07, CLH:AME 1.92. Eyes: ALE 0.05, AME 0.04, PLE 0.06, PME 0.05, AME–AME 0.02, PME–PME 0.05, MOQAW 0.13, MOQPW 0.14, MOQL 0.16. SL 0.64, SW 0.38, AL 1.10, AW 0.42. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.35, 0.13, 0.16, 0.33. Leg I: 0.79, 0.32, 0.60, 0.49, 0.57. II: 0.71, 0.30, 0.57, 0.50, 0.56. III: 0.62, 0.30, 0.54, 0.49, 0.46. IV: 0.91, 0.33, 0.81, 0.88, 0.56. TLoflegs (I–IV): 2.77, 2.64, 2.41, 3.49; leg formula: 4123.</p><p>Colouration: presumably dark brown or black (holotype’s colouration faded); chelicerae similar to carapace; abdomen black, no pattern visible; leg Iand II femora darkened (Fig. 26). Carapace: darkened ridges; smooth in texture; decorated with squamose setae; fovea absent.; median dark pattern radiating outwards; anterior margin narrowing moderately from coxa I; PER very slightly procurved in dorsal view; AER recurved in anterior view. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape, tuft of setae present at tip. Endites: oblique; slightly constricted medially; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin; darkened in colour. Sternum: slightly lighter in colour than carapace, shield-like, broadest between coxa Iand II; posterior margin narrowly truncated between coxa IV. Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base; leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1do, 1do, 1pl, 1pl. Leg I: I 1do, 1pl. II: 1do, 1pl. III: 1do, 1pl, 2vt. IV: 1do, 2vt. Scopulate setae not visible. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose setae; dorsal pattern not visible; venter similar in colour to dorsum; sigilla not visible. Palp: retrolateral tibial apophysis present medially on dorsal surface; median apophysis present medially, curved ventrally, broad; sperm duct present on retrolateral surface of tegulum, curved; embolus broad, tapered; embolus slanted retrolaterally; cymbium broad at tip, widest at basal third (Figs 147, 148).</p><p>Distribution. Micaria mediospina sp. nov. is only known from the type locality (Map 5).</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03AC33149C0AFFFE7CBDFF6BFB7FFABA	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Booysen, Ruan;Haddad, Charles R.	Booysen, Ruan, Haddad, Charles R. (2021): Revision and molecular phylogeny of the spider genus Micaria Westring, 1851 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) in the Afrotropical Region. Zootaxa 4940 (1): 1-82, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4940.1.1
03AC33149C0AFFFF7CBDFA60FB76FCF9.text	03AC33149C0AFFFF7CBDFA60FB76FCF9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Micaria parvotibialis Booysen & Haddad 2021	<div><p>Micariaparvotibialis sp. nov.</p><p>Figs 27, 69, 149 – 150</p><p>Type material. Holotype: ♂, SENEGAL: Saint Louis Region: <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=-15.5&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=16.333334" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long -15.5/lat 16.333334)">Richard Toll</a>, 5–10 km East of Richard Toll, semiarid thorn bush, hand collecting, 16°20’N, 15°30’W, leg. J. Everts, IX.1989 (MRAC 172110).</p><p>Paratypes: SENEGAL: Saint Louis Region: same data as holotype but VIII.1989, 2 ♂ (MRAC 172100), with 1 non–type immature .</p><p>Etymology. The species name is derived from the Latin adjectives parvus (short) and tibialis (concerning the tibia). The name refers to the very short palpal tibia of the male, which is approximately half the length of the cymbium.</p><p>Diagnosis. The males of this species can be distinguished from other larger Afrotropical Micaria in having a very short tibia, a small inward slanting MA, the absence of an RTA and a narrow curvature in the sperm duct. The females of this species are unknown.</p><p>Description. Male (holotype from Richard Toll, MRAC 172110): Measurements: TL 2.50, CL 1.10, CW 0.70, CL:CW 1.57, CLH 0.06, CLH:AME 1.14. Eyes: ALE 0.05, AME 0.06, PLE 0.06, PME 0.06, AME–AME 0.03, PME–PME 0.06, MOQAW 0.14, MOQPW 0.17, MOQL 0.18. SL 0.56, SW 0.41, AL 1.85, AW 0.65. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.30, 0.16, 0.14, 0.29. Leg I: 0.67, 0.29, 0.58, 0.46, 0.46. II: 0.64, 0.27, 0.54,?,?. III: 0.54, 0.25, 0.43, 0.46, 0.38. IV: 0.62, 0.30, 0.65, 0.65, 0.44. TLoflegs (I–IV): 2.46, 1.45, 2.06, 2.66; leg formula: possibly 4123.</p><p>Colouration: carapace dark brown; abdomen dark brown or black; femora darkened; sternum, endites, labium, and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace (Fig. 27). Carapace: smooth in texture; decorated with squamose setae; pattern faded, radiating from middle; posterior margin rounded; anterior margin narrowing slightly from coxa I; PER procurved in dorsal view, AER straight in anterior view; fovea absent. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape; cluster of setae present on tip. Endites: oblique; serrula present. Sternum: shieldlike; broadest between coxa Iand II; posterior margin narrowly truncating between coxa IV; few long, aculeate setae present. Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin; decorated with lanceolate setae (Fig. 69). Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1pl, 1do, 1pl, 1pl, 1plv, 3vt. Leg I: 1do, 1pl. II: 1d. III: 1do, 1pl, 1pl, 1plv, 1rlv, 2vt, 1plv, 1rlv, 4vt. IV: 1do, 1rl, 1plv, 2vt, 2plv, 4vt. Legs I–IV with two rows of scopulate setae on metatarsi and four rows on tarsi. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose setae; dorsal pattern not visible; venter similar in colour to dorsum; sigilla not visible. Palp: retrolateral tibial apophysis absent; median apophysis present, small, thin, offset from embolus at retroapical edge of bulb; sperm duct present on retrolateral surface of tegulum, curved at midpoint of tegulum, kink at end of duct; cymbium elongate, widest at basal third; apex of cymbium half its length above tegulum; two small spines at cymbial tip; two ventral terminal spines prolaterally in front of embolus (Figs 149, 150).</p><p>Distribution. Micaria parvotibialis sp. nov. is only known from its type locality (Map 5).</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03AC33149C0AFFFF7CBDFA60FB76FCF9	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Booysen, Ruan;Haddad, Charles R.	Booysen, Ruan, Haddad, Charles R. (2021): Revision and molecular phylogeny of the spider genus Micaria Westring, 1851 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) in the Afrotropical Region. Zootaxa 4940 (1): 1-82, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4940.1.1
03AC33149C0BFFFC7CBDFC9BFBB0F868.text	03AC33149C0BFFFC7CBDFC9BFBB0F868.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Micaria plana Booysen & Haddad 2021	<div><p>Micariaplana sp. nov.</p><p>Figs 28, 29, 63, 70, 151 – 154</p><p>Type material. Holotype ♀, ETHIOPIA: <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=38.40753&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=9.047133" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 38.40753/lat 9.047133)">Shewa Region</a>: Addis Alem, 10 km Wof Addis Alem, under stones, in pasture, handcollecting, 09°02.828’N, 38°24.452’E, leg. A. Russell-Smith, 28.VI.1988 (MRAC 225606).</p><p>Paratypes: ETHIOPIA: Shewa Region: Between Debre Berhan &amp; Ankober, under stones near stream, hand collecting, 09°41’N, 39°42’E, leg. A. Russell-Smith, 27.IV.1983, 4 ♂ (MRAC 225570) .</p><p>Etymology. The species name is taken from the Latin adjective planus (flat), female -a, referring to the flattened and laterally extending copulatory ducts of the females.</p><p>Diagnosis. Females of this species can be recognised by the atypical structure of their copulatory ducts, in that they are laterally extending and tapered at the tip, opposed to the tubular structure of other Micaria species. The males of this species typically have a short (free part approximately half the size of the MA) embolus that is thick. The MA is large and curves inwards.</p><p>Description. Female (holotype from Addis Alem, Ethiopia, MRAC 225606): Measurements: TL 2.45, CL 1.03, CW 0.68, CL:CW 1.52, CLH 0.08, CLH:AME 1.65. Eyes: ALE 0.06, AME 0.05, PLE 0.05, PME 0.04, AME–AME 0.02, PME–PME 0.04, MOQAW 0.11, MOQPW 0.13, MOQL 0.16. SL 0.64, SW 0.49, AL 1.25, AW 0.80. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.29, 0.18, 0.16, 0.24. Leg I: 0.64, 0.30, 0.46, 0.37, 0.46. II: 0.59, 0.30, 0.41, 0.35, 0.43. III: 0.48, 0.27, 0.33, 0.38, 0.34. IV: 0.73, 0.33, 0.56, 0.59, 0.42. TLoflegs (I–IV): 2.23, 2.08, 1.80, 2.63; leg formula: 4123.</p><p>Colouration: carapace dark brown; abdomen dark brown or black; femora darkened; sternum, endites, labium, and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace (Fig. 28). Carapace: smooth in texture; decorated with squamose setae; dark pattern present medially, radiating; posterior margin indented medially; fovea absent; anterior margin narrowing slightly from coxa I; PER procurved in dorsal view, AER slightly recurved in anterior view. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape, truncating where chelicerae meet. Endites: slanting inwards. Sternum: shield-like; broadest between coxa Iand II; posterior margin truncating behind coxa IV; decorated with aculeate setae. Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1pl, 1do, 1pl, 1pl, 2plv, 1rlv, 3vt. Leg I: 1do, 1pl. II: 1d. III: 1do, 1plv, 2plv, 2rlv, 4vt. IV: 1do, 1plv, 2vt, 2plv, 3vt. Legs I–IV with two rows of scopulate setae on metatarsi and four rows on tarsi. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose setae; two white spots dorsally near anterior margin, white median transverse line broken into three smaller transverse stripes (Fig. 28); venter similar in colour to dorsum; sigilla not visible. Epigyne: in ventral view, anterior hood divided, recurved; posterior pockets present medially, straight; copulatory openings at tipof copulatory ducts. In dorsal view, copulatory duct projecting laterally outwards from anterior margin of spermathecae, curved, tapered; fertilisation duct curved laterally outwards; spermathecae globular (Figs 151, 152).</p><p>Male (paratype collected between Debre Berhan and Ankober, Ethiopia, MRAC 225570): Measurements: TL 2.65, CL 1.10, CW 0.80, CL:CW 1.38, CLH 0.08, CLH:AME 1.41. Eyes: ALE 0.06, AME 0.06, PLE 0.06, PME 0.05, AME–AME 0.02, PME–PME 0.04, MOQAW 0.13, MOQPW 0.14, MOQL 0.16. SL 0.67, SW 0.49, AL 1.40, AW 0.26 . Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.36, 0.19, 0.12, 0.30. Leg I: 0.81, 0.40, 0.68, 0.52, 0.51. II: 0.64, 0.33, 0.49, 0.41, 0.46. III: 0.52, 0.27, 0.37, 0.41, 0.37. IV: 0.75, 0.35, 0.57, 0.65, 0.46. TLoflegs (I–IV): 2.92, 2.33, 1.94, 2.78; leg formula: 1423 .</p><p>Colouration: carapace dark brown; abdomen black; femora darkened; sternum, endites, labium and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace (Fig. 29). Carapace: smooth in texture; decorated with squamose setae; broad somewhat rectangular dark marking medially, radiating dark lines project from it; posterior margin straight; fovea absent; anterior margin narrowing slightly from coxa I; PER procurved in dorsal view, AER recurved in anterior view.</p><p>Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape; cluster of setae present on tip. Endites: oblique; constricted just above halfway; posterior margin rounded. Sternum: shield-like; broadest between coxa I and II; posterior margin tapering behind coxa IV. Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin; decorated with lanceolate setae (Fig. 70). Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1do, 1pl, 1do, 1pl, 1pl, 1plv. Leg I: 1do, 1pl. II: 1do, 1plv, 2vt. III: 1do, 1pl, 1plv, 2vt, 2plv, 2rlv, 4vt. IV: 1do, 1plv, 2vt, 2plv, 1rlv, 3vt. Legs I–IV with two rows of scopulate setae on metatarsi and four rows on tarsi. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose setae; two white spots dorsally near anterior margin, broken transverse line medially (Fig. 29); venter similar in colour to dorsum; sigilla not visible. Palp: retrolateral tibial apophysis present apically on dorsal surface; median apophysis present, large, next to embolus, broad basally; sperm duct with slight bend posterior to embolus base, curved medially at an angle and continuing retrolaterally, straight, towards base of median apophysis; embolus base elongate, tip short, straight; cymbium elongate, pear-shaped and widest near basal third; two short spines present on tipof cymbium; three elongate ventral terminal spines present in front of embolus (Figs 153, 154).</p><p>Distribution. Micaria plana sp. nov. is limited to two localities in Ethiopia (Map 5).</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03AC33149C0BFFFC7CBDFC9BFBB0F868	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Booysen, Ruan;Haddad, Charles R.	Booysen, Ruan, Haddad, Charles R. (2021): Revision and molecular phylogeny of the spider genus Micaria Westring, 1851 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) in the Afrotropical Region. Zootaxa 4940 (1): 1-82, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4940.1.1
03AC33149C09FFFA7CBDFC94FB5BFE3D.text	03AC33149C09FFFA7CBDFC94FB5BFE3D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Micaria quadrata Booysen & Haddad 2021	<div><p>Micariaquadrata sp. nov.</p><p>Figs 30, 64, 71, 155 – 156</p><p>Type material. Holotype ♀, ETHIOPIA: Oromia Region: Ziway, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=38.666668&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=7.75" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 38.666668/lat 7.75)">Abernossa Ranch</a>, hill, grass tussocks in Acacia woodland, handcollecting, 07°45’N, 38°40’E, leg. A. Russell-Smith, 17.VI.1982 (MRAC 225569).</p><p>Paratypes: ETHIOPIA: Afar Region: Awash, Awash National Park, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=40.166668&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=8.983334" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 40.166668/lat 8.983334)">Ras Hotel</a> (<a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=40.166668&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=8.983334" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 40.166668/lat 8.983334)">Rift Valley</a>), heap of cut grass, handcollecting, 1000 ma.s.l., 08°59’N, 40°10’E, leg. A. Russell-Smith, 6.X.1988, 1 ♀ (MRAC 225568) . Oromia Region: Welenchiti, Metehara, under stones, Acacia / <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=39.416668&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=8.716666" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 39.416668/lat 8.716666)">Commiphora</a> woodland, 08°43’N, 39°25’E, 21.III.1986, 2 ♀ (MRAC 225643) .</p><p>Etymology. The species name is Latin for “square”. This refers to the right angles the copulatory ducts form in the female of this species.</p><p>Diagnosis. This species can be distinguished from other Afrotropical Micaria, in having copulatory ducts that are widely separated from spermathecae, that form two perpendicular bends, as well as an anterior hood that is divided into two angular sclerites located diagonally from the copulatory openings. This species’ CLH to AME width ratio is 2.5:1, which is much higher than in any other Afrotropical species. Male unknown.</p><p>Description. Female (holotype from Abernossa Ranch, MRAC 225569): Measurements: TL 3.90, CL 1.65, CW 1.05, CL:CW 1.57, CLH 0.16, CLH:AME: 2.5. Eyes: ALE 0.08, AME 0.06, PLE 0.08, PME 0.06, AME–AME 0.05, PME–PME 0.08, MOQAW 0.18, MOQPW 0.21, MOQL 0.21. SL 0.87, SW 0.59, AL 2.05, AW 1.45. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.33, 0.25, 0.52, 0.59. Leg I: 1.16, 0.51, 0.87, 0.71, 0.86. II: 1.06, 0.48, 0.87, 0.73, 0.84. III: 1.00, 0.49, 0.81, 0.89, 0.73. IV: 1.65, 0.56, 1.27, 1.65, 1.00. TLoflegs (I–IV): 4.11, 3.98, 3.92, 6.13; leg formula: 4123.</p><p>Colouration: carapace dark brown; abdomen dark brown on posterior half and light brown on anterior half; femora darkened; sternum, endites, labium and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace (Fig. 30). Carapace: smooth in texture; decorated with squamose setae; radiating dark lines from middle of carapace; two white stripes one-quarter from posterior margin; posterior margin straight; fovea absent; anterior margin narrowing slightly from coxa I; PER procurved in dorsal view, AER recurved in anterior view. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape, truncated; cluster of setae present at tip. Endites: oblique; constricted just above halfway; posterior margin rounded. Sternum: shield-like; broadest between coxa Iand II; posterior margin tapered to rounded tip before coxa IV; decorated with aculeate and squamose setae. Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin; decorated with lanceolate setae (Fig. 71). Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1do, 1pl, 1do, 1pl, 1pl, 2plv, 1rlv, 4vt. Leg I: 1do, 1pl, 2plv, 1rlv. II: 1do, 1pl, 1plv. III: 1do, 1pl, 1pl, 1rl, 2plv, 1rlv, 2vt, 1pl, 2lv, 1rl, 2vt. IV: 1do, 2pl, 2rl, 1plv, 1rlv, 2vt, 1pl, 1rl, 2plv, 2rlv, 3vt. Legs I–II with two rows of scopulate setae on metatarsi and four rows on tarsi; legs III–IV with scopulate setae only on tarsi. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose setae; dorsal transverse solid line medially, longitudinal dotted line perpendicular to solid line extending towards spinnerets; two white stripes on antero-lateral margin; venter slightly lighter than dorsum; faint white broad stripe medially; sigilla not visible. Epigyne: in ventral view, anterior hood divided, curved; posterior pockets present medially, parallel, elongate, L-shaped; copulatory openings at bifurcated tip. In dorsal view, copulatory ducts elongate with right-angles as curves, bracket-like, extending anterior to spermathecae; fertilisation ducts curved laterally outwards, projecting basally from spermathecae; spermathecae globular, with interior apical margin flattened (Figs 155, 156).</p><p>Distribution. Micaria quadrata sp. nov. is only known from central Ethiopia (Map 5).</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03AC33149C09FFFA7CBDFC94FB5BFE3D	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Booysen, Ruan;Haddad, Charles R.	Booysen, Ruan, Haddad, Charles R. (2021): Revision and molecular phylogeny of the spider genus Micaria Westring, 1851 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) in the Afrotropical Region. Zootaxa 4940 (1): 1-82, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4940.1.1
03AC33149C0EFFF87CBDFA84FF37FCD5.text	03AC33149C0EFFF87CBDFA84FF37FCD5.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Micaria quinquemaculosa Booysen & Haddad 2021	<div><p>Micariaquinquemaculosa sp. nov.</p><p>Figs 31 – 32, 72, 157 – 160, 169</p><p>Type material. Holotype ♀, NAMIBIA: Erongo Region: Karibib, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=15.75&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-21.95" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 15.75/lat -21.95)">Navachab Gold Mine</a>, in storage facility, pitfall traps, 21°57.00’S, 15°45.00’E, leg. M. Rental, 1.XII.2008, (NCA 2009/2618).</p><p>Paratypes: NAMIBIA: Erongo Region: Karibib, Navachab Gold Mine, in storage facility, pitfall traps, 21°57.00’S, 15°45.00’E, leg. M. Rental, 1.XII.2008, 1 ♂ (NCA 2009/2618), 2 ♂ (NCA 2009/2616); <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=13.6&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-21.2" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 13.6/lat -21.2)">Ugab River</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=13.6&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-21.2" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 13.6/lat -21.2)">Ugab River</a> mouth, 21°12’S, 13°36’E, leg. B.H. Lamoral, 17.II.1969, 1 ♂ 2 ♀ (NMSA 18853); samelocality, leg. B.H. Lamoral, 18.II.1969, 1 ♀ (NMSA 18854) . Karas Region: Keetmanshoop District, Khabus 146, on sandy plain next to dry riverbed, pitfall traps, 26°18’S, 18°13’E, leg. N. &amp; G. Olivier, 14.IV–30.VI.1988, 4 ♂ (SMN 42206); <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=16.601&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-27.81125" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 16.601/lat -27.81125)">Skorpion Mine Site</a>, rocky hillside, hand collecting, 27°48.675’S, 16°36.06’E, leg. E. Griffin, 25.VI.1997, 1 ♀ (SMN 43732) . SOUTHAFRICA: Free State: Brandfort, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=26.05&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-28.46" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 26.05/lat -28.46)">Florisbad</a>, pitfalltraps, 28°27.6’S, 26°03.00’E, leg. L.N. Lotz, 21.XII–I.1987, 2 ♂ 1 ♀ (NMBA 16924) . Northern Cape: Port Nolloth, 545 <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=16.866066&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-29.241316" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 16.866066/lat -29.241316)">Perlemoen Street</a>, under shrub (sea orache?), handcollecting, 29°14.479’S, 16°51.964’E, leg. R. Booysen &amp; L. Whitehead, 26.IV.2019, 1 ♀ (NCA 2019/413) .</p><p>Other material examined: NAMIBIA: Erongo Region: Karibib, Navachab Gold Mine, in storage facility, pitfalltraps, 21°57.00’S, 15°45.00’E, leg. M. Rental, 1.XII.2008, 6 ♂ 7 immature 11 immature (NCA 2009/2617), 3 immatures (NCA 2009/2618); <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=13.6&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-21.2" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 13.6/lat -21.2)">Ugab River</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=13.6&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-21.2" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 13.6/lat -21.2)">Ugab River</a> mouth, 21°12’S, 13°36’E, leg. B.H. Lamoral, 17.II.1969, 1 immature (NMSA 18853) ; samelocality, leg. B.H. Lamoral, 18.II.1969, 1 immature (NMSA 18854) . Karas Region: Keetmanshoop District, Khabus 146, on sandy plain next to dry riverbed, pitfall traps, 26°18’S, 18°13’E, leg. N. &amp; G. Olivier, 14.III–14.IV.1988, 4 ♂ (SMN 42013); <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=15.083333&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-26.616667" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 15.083333/lat -26.616667)">Luderitz</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=15.083333&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-26.616667" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 15.083333/lat -26.616667)">Diaz Point Beach</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=15.083333&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-26.616667" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 15.083333/lat -26.616667)">Coastal</a> dune hummock, pitfall traps, 26°37’S, 15°05’E, leg. E. Marais, 13–26.XI.1993, 1 immature (SMN); Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, Hobas 374, in river to treed area, SE 2717 DA, leg. E. Griffin, 16–28.X.1984, 1 ♂ (SMN 39855) . SOUTH AFRICA: Free State: Bloemfontein, Naval Hill, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=26.05&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-28.46" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 26.05/lat -28.46)">Observatory</a>, pitfalltraps, 29°03.6’S, 26°08.4’E, leg. L.N. Lotz, X.1990, 1 ♂ (NMBA 6951); <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=26.05&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-28.46" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 26.05/lat -28.46)">Brandfort</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=26.05&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-28.46" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 26.05/lat -28.46)">Florisbad</a>, 1250 ma.s.l., 28°27.6’S, 26°03.00’E, 8–21.XII.1987, 3 ♂ (NMBA 8339) ; samelocality, leg. L.N. Lotz, 21.XII.1987 – 5.I.1988, 2 ♂ 1 immature (NMBA 8365); samelocality, leg. L.N. Lotz, 31.X–XI.1988, 1 ♂ (NMBA 8783); same locality, leg. L.N. Lotz, 9–23.XI.1987, 1 ♂ (NMBA 4945); same locality, leg. L.N. Lotz, 1–15.II.1988, 1 ♂ (NMBA 3769); samelocality, leg. L.N. Lotz, 12–23.IX.1988, 1 ♂ (NMBA 4589); samelocality, leg. L.N. Lotz, 8–21.XII.1987, 1 ♀ (NMBA 3394); samelocality, leg. L.N. Lotz, 5–19.I.1987, 1 ♂ (NMBA 3632); samelocality, leg. L.N. Lotz, 8.XII.1987, 1 ♂ (NMBA 17447); samelocality, leg. L.N. Lotz, 21.XII–I.1987, 1 immature (NMBA 16871); samelocality, leg. L.N. Lotz, 19–23.XI.1987, 1 ♀ (NMBA 8456); same locality, leg. L.N. Lotz, 23.XI–XII.1987, 1 ♂ (NMBA 17418); samelocality, leg. L.N. Lotz, 23–8.XI–XII.1987, 2 ♂ (NMBA 3211) . Northern Cape: Carnavon, Kleinfourieskolk 10, under calcrete stones, hand collecting, 30°05.4’S, 22°06.00’E, leg. L.N. Lotz, 25.X.1990, 1 ♂ (NMBA 5194); <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=17.28&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-30.31" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 17.28/lat -30.31)">Hondeklipbaai</a>, pitfalltraps, 30°18.6’S; 17°16.8’E, leg. C. Lyons &amp; J. Mingo, 18.XI.2007, 1 ♀ (NCA 2008/1983); Cape Town, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=17.28&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-30.31" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 17.28/lat -30.31)">Salt River</a>, leg. W.F. Purcell &amp; F. Purcell, 23.IV.1896, 1 ♂ 2 ♀ (SAM 3398) .</p><p>Etymology. The species name is derived from its Latin adjective maculosa (spots), and quinque (related to five). This refers to the five spots on this species’ abdomen, two anterior and three on the midline. The nomen quinquamaculata was already reserved by M. quinquemaculata (Caporiacco, 1936) (nomen dubium) and could not be used.</p><p>Diagnosis. Females of this species can be distinguished from other Afrotropical Micaria by the short, dorsally projecting copulatory ducts that curve outwards, and by a divided anterior hood that almost touches in the middle (may be very close). Males can be recognized by having a tubular, curved sperm duct, and an elongate and broad embolus. The cymbial tip in this species is also very broad.</p><p>Description. Female (holotype from Navachab Gold Mine, NCA 2009/2618): Measurements: TL 2.25, CL 0.98, CW 0.63, CL:CW 1.56, CLH 0.06, CLH:AME 1.17. Eyes: ALE 0.05, AME 0.05, PLE 0.06, PME 0.04, AME–AME 0.02, PME–PME 0.05, MOQAW 0.12, MOQPW 0.14, MOQL 0.15. SL 0.59, SW 0.44, AL 1.25, AW 0.89. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.18, 0.16, 0.16, 0.25. Leg I: 0.57, 0.30, 0.43, 0.39, 0.39. II: 0.49, 0.27, 0.41, 0.38, 0.35. III: 0.46, 0.25, 0.33, 0.38, 0.40. IV: 0.73, 0.29, 0.53, 0.59, 0.38. TLoflegs (I–IV): 2.08, 1.90, 1.82, 2.52; leg formula: 4123.</p><p>Colouration: carapace and abdomen dark brown to black; sternum, endites, labium and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace; legs Iand II with femora darkened, legs III and IV uniform incolour (Fig. 31). Carapace: decorated with squamose setae; smooth in texture; dorsal pattern indistinct; posterior margin indented medially; fovea absent; anterior margin of carapace narrowing slightly from coxa; PER procurved in dorsal view, AER recurved in anterior view. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape, cluster of setae present at tip. Endites: oblique; constricted just above halfway; anterior margin straight; cluster of setae present on inner–api-cal margin. Sternum: shield-like; broadest between coxa Iand II; posterior margin tapered to rounded point behind coxa IV. Legs: femora of all legs laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1do, 5plv, 1pl, 1do, 1pl, 2pl, 1plv, 2vt. Leg I: 1d. II: 1do, 4vt. III: 1do, 1pl, 1plv, 1vt, 1plv, 3vt. IV: 1do, 1plv, 1vt, 1plv, 1rlv, 4vt. Legs I–IV with two rows of scopulate setae on metatarsi and four rows on tarsi. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; sigilla absent; decorated with squamose setae; two white spots dorsally near anterior margin, white broken transverse line medially, two more stripes antero-laterally (can be seen from side); venter similar in colour to dorsum. Epigyne: in ventral view, anterior hood divided, nearly touching, recurved; posterior pockets present baso-medially; copulatory opening present at tip of copulatory duct. In dorsal view, copulatory ducts short, thick, projecting anteriorly to spermathecae, then curving laterally; fertilisation ducts projecting medially, curved laterally outwards; spermathecae globular (Figs 157, 158).</p><p>Male (paratype from Navachab Gold Mine, NCA 2009/2616): Measurements: TL 1.85, CL 0.85, CW 0.55, CL:CW 1.54, CLH 0.05, CLH:AME 1. Eyes: ALE 0.04, AME 0.05, PLE 0.04, PME 0.04, AME–AME 0.02, PME– PME 0.02, MOQAW 0.10, MOQPW 0.11, MOQL 0.15. SL 0.50, SW 0.35, AL 0.91, AW 0.54. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.19, 0.13, 0.11, 0.24. Leg I: 0.49, 0.27, 0.43, 0.38, 0.41. II: 0.51, 0.24, 0.41, 0.37, 0.38. III: 0.40, 0.22, 0.37, 0.38, 0.32. IV: 0.56, 0.25, 0.56, 0.59, 0.41. TLoflegs (I–IV): 1.98, 1.92, 1.69, 2.37; leg formula: 4123.</p><p>Colouration: carapace dark brown; abdomen dark brown to black; sternum, endites, labium and chelicerae similar in colour; legs Iand II with femora darkened, other legs uniform in colour (Fig. 32). Carapace: decorated with squamose setae; smooth in texture; indistinct dark pattern radiating from middle; posterior margin indented medially; fovea absent; anterior margin narrowing slightly from coxa I; PER procurved in dorsal view; AER recurved in anterior view. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape, cluster of setae present at tip. Endites: oblique; constricted just above halfway; anterior margin rounded; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin. Sternum: shield-like; broadest between coxa Iand II; posterior margin tapering to broad rounded point behind coxa IV. Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin; decorated with lanceolate setae (Fig. 72). Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1do, 5plv, 1pl, 1do, 1pl, 1pl, 3vt. Leg I: 1do, 1pl. II: 1do, 1pl, 4vt. III: 1do, 1pl, 1plv, 1vt, 1plv, 3vt. IV: 1do, 1plv, 2vt, 2plv, 3vt. Legs I– IV with two rows of scopulate setae on metatarsi and four rows on tarsi. Abdomen: decorated with squamose setae; slightly constricted medially; dorsal pattern not visible; venter similar in colour to dorsum; sigilla not visible. Palp: retrolateral tibial apophysis absent; median apophysis small; retrolaterally offset from embolus, curved; sperm duct present on retrolateral surface of tegulum, curved; embolus base elongate, tip straight and tapered; cymbium widest at basal third, tapering apically (Figs 159, 160).</p><p>Distribution. Micaria quinquemaculosa sp. nov. is known from isolated records in Namibia and South Africa (Map 5).</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03AC33149C0EFFF87CBDFA84FF37FCD5	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Booysen, Ruan;Haddad, Charles R.	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03AC33149C0CFFF97CBDFC79FDC4FE41.text	03AC33149C0CFFF97CBDFC79FDC4FE41.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Micaria rivonosy Booysen & Haddad 2021	<div><p>Micariarivonosy sp. nov.</p><p>Figs 33, 161 – 162</p><p>Type material. Holotype: ♀, MADAGASCAR: Toamasina: SF Tampolo, 10 km NNE <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=49.433334&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-17.283333" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 49.433334/lat -17.283333)">Fenoarivonosy Atn.</a>, litter sifting, littoral forest, leaf litter, 10 ma.s.l., 17°17’S, 49°26’E, leg. B.L. Fischer, 4.IV.1997 (CAS, CASENT 9078551).</p><p>Etymology. The species name is derived from the type locality and is a word from one of the native languages: rivo refers to Fenoarivo and “nosy” is from the Malagasy word nosy, which means island.</p><p>Diagnosis. Micaria rivonosy sp. nov. females can be distinguished from other Afrotropical Micaria, such as M. chrysis, in having a broad, weakly recurved anterior hood, thus giving the appearance of a smaller atrium. The copulatory ducts are closer to each other as well. Lastly, the abdomen’s dorsal pattern (formed by the longitudinal scutum and the transverse light brown band) forms an upside–down “T” and as a result three dark brown quadrants. This differs from M. durbana, sp. nov., in which the posterior half of the abdomen is much lighter in colour than the anterior half. Male unknown.</p><p>Description. Female (holotype from Fenoarivonosy, Madagascar, CAS, CASENT 9078551): Measurements: TL 2.50, CL 1.13, CW 0.68, CL:CW 1.66, CLH 0.05, CLH:AME 1.2, MOQAW 0.09, MOQPW 0.13, MOQL 0.16. Eyes: ALE 0.04, AME 0.04, PLE 0.06, PME 0.05, AME–AME 0.01, PME–PME 0.03. SL 0.64, SW 0.40, AL 1.38, AW 0.68. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.75, 0.23, 0.25, 0.29. Leg I: 0.76, 0.32, 0.56, 0.51, 0.48. II: 0.68, 0.30, 0.55, 0.55, 0.51. III: 0.51, 0.25, 0.41, 0.52, 0.35. IV: 0.87, 0.35, 0.75, 0.78, 0.44. TLoflegs (I–IV): 2.63, 2.59, 2.04, 3.19; leg formula: 4123.</p><p>Colouration carapace dark brown; abdomen dark brown to black; legs with femur Idarkened up to two–thirds, rest of leg light in colour; legs II–IV uniform in colour; endites, labium and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace (Fig. 33). Carapace: smooth in texture; decorated with squamose setae; broad, somewhat rectangular dark pat tern medially with radiating dark lines; fovea absent; posterior margin straight; anterior margin narrowing slightly from coxa I; PER recurved in dorsal view, AER recurved in anterior view. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape; row of transverse setae present near tip. Endites: slanting inwards, constricted just above halfway; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin. Sternum: light brown to yellow in colour; shield-like; broadest between coxa Iand II; posterior margin tapering towards point behind coxa IV. Legs: femora of all legs laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1pl, 2pl, 1pl, 1plv, 2rlv, 3vt. Leg I: 1pl, 2plv, 2rlv, 1plv, 1rlv. II: 1d. III: 1do, 1pl, 1plv, 1vt, 3vt. IV: 1do, 1plv, 1pl, 1plv, 2vt. Legs I–IV with two rows of scopulate setae on metatarsi and four rows on tarsi. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape, wrinkly in texture on anterior half; constricted medially and decorated with squamose setae; dorsal transverse white band present medially; longitudinal line is formed by scutum perpendicular to fband; venter similar in colour to dorsum; sigilla not visible. Epigyne: in ventral view, anterior hood continuous, weakly recurved; posterior pockets present medially, curved. In dorsal view, copulatory ducts elongate, thin, curled at apex, close to each other; copulatory openings at curled apex; fertilisation duct projecting from median interior margin of spermathecae, elongate, curved; spermathecae globular, anterior apical margin flattened, merging with anterior ridge of fertilisation duct (Figs 161, 162).</p><p>Distribution. Micaria rivonosy sp. nov. is only known from the type locality, and is the only species recorded from Madagascar so far (Map 5).</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03AC33149C0CFFF97CBDFC79FDC4FE41	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Booysen, Ruan;Haddad, Charles R.	Booysen, Ruan, Haddad, Charles R. (2021): Revision and molecular phylogeny of the spider genus Micaria Westring, 1851 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) in the Afrotropical Region. Zootaxa 4940 (1): 1-82, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4940.1.1
03AC33149C0DFF867CBDFA01FB47FC49.text	03AC33149C0DFF867CBDFA01FB47FC49.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Micaria sanipass Booysen & Haddad 2021	<div><p>Micariasanipass sp. nov.</p><p>Figs 34, 163 – 164</p><p>Type material. Holotype: ♂, SOUTHAFRICA: KwaZulu–Natal: Sani Pass, pitfalltraps, 1200 ma.s.l., 30°11.4’S, 30°24.4’E, leg. <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=30.406666&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-30.19" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 30.406666/lat -30.19)">University of Pretoria Students</a>, 20.I.2008 (NCA 2011/857).</p><p>Etymology. The species name is a noun in apposition of the Sani Pass sampling transect where it was collected.</p><p>Diagnosis. The males of this species can be distinguished from other Afrotropical Micaria in having a narrowly curved loop at the base of the tegulum, more so than in other species. The males of similar species, such as M. gagnoa sp. nov., have a larger gap in the loop and the RTA is subapical, whereas that of M. sanipass sp. nov. is on the apical ridge of the palpal tibia.</p><p>Description. Male (holotype from Sani Pass, South Africa, NCA 2011/857): Measurements: TL 3.25, CL 1.50, CW 0.83, CL:CW 1.81, CLH 0.10, CLH:AME 1.70. Eyes: ALE 0.06, AME 0.06, PLE 0.06, PME 0.05, AME–AME 0.01, PME–PME 0.05, MOQAW 0.13, MOQPW 0.16, MOQL 0.20. SL 0.71, SW 0.49, AL 1.50, AW 0.95. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.68, 0.22, 0.21, 0.31. Leg I: 0.97, 0.37, 0.78, 0.70, 0.71. II: 0.84, 0.33, 0.70, 0.71, 0.71. III: 0.76, 0.30, 0.57, 0.71, 0.52. IV: 1.29, 0.41, 1.05, 1.18, 0.83. TLoflegs (I–IV): 3.53, 3.29, 2.86, 4.76; leg formula: 4123.</p><p>Colouration: carapace brown; abdomen dark brown; legs with femur Idarkened basally; legs II–IV uniform in colour; sternum, endites, labium and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace (Fig. 34). Carapace: smooth in texture; slight transverse median depression present on posterior third; decorated with squamose setae; broad rectangular dark pattern present medially, with radiating dark lines; posterior margin straight; fovea absent; anterior margin narrowing slightly from coxa I; PER recurved in dorsal view, AER recurved in anterior view. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape, rounded at tip, accompanied by cluster of setae. Endites: oblique; anterior margin straight; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin; very thin black anterior margin. Sternum: shield-like; broadest between coxa Iand II; posterior margin tapered between coxa IV; decorated with aculeate setae. Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1pl, 1pl, 1plv, 1pl, 2plv, 2vt. Leg I: 1do, 1pl, 2plv, 2rlv, 1plv, 1rlv. II: 1d. III: 1pl, 1rlv, 1vt, 1plv, 1rlv, 4vt. IV: 1plv, 2vt, 2plv, 2rlv, 4vt. Scopulate setae on tarsi and metatarsi of leg I–II, and on tarsi of Leg III–IV. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose setae; dorsal pattern not visible (abdomen damaged in holotype), but with brown scutum connecting to median constriction; white lateral stripes may also be present; venter lighter than dorsum; sigilla not visible. Palp: retrolateral tibial apophysis present on retrolateral surface; median apophysis similar in size to embolus, curved prolaterally; sperm duct present on retrolateral surface of tegulum, curved sharply at median basal margin of tegulum; embolus straight, slanted retrolaterally; cymbium thin above tegulum; two small, slightly thickened spines present at tip; two large spines present pre–apically on cymbium (Figs 163, 164).</p><p>Distribution. Micaria sanipass sp. nov. is only known from its type locality (Map 5).</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03AC33149C0DFF867CBDFA01FB47FC49	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Booysen, Ruan;Haddad, Charles R.	Booysen, Ruan, Haddad, Charles R. (2021): Revision and molecular phylogeny of the spider genus Micaria Westring, 1851 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) in the Afrotropical Region. Zootaxa 4940 (1): 1-82, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4940.1.1
03AC33149C72FF847CBDFC0BFE89F947.text	03AC33149C72FF847CBDFC0BFE89F947.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Micaria scutellata Booysen & Haddad 2021	<div><p>Micariascutellata sp. nov.</p><p>Figs 35, 62, 82, 94, 108, 165 – 166</p><p>Type material. Holotype: ♂, SOUTHAFRICA: KwaZulu–Natal: Ndumo Game Reserve, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=32.27595&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-26.896116" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 32.27595/lat -26.896116)">Nyamiti Pan</a>, base of trees, under logs, hand collecting, 26°53.767’S, 32°16.557’E, leg. C. Haddad &amp; R. Booysen, 7.XII.2018 (NCA 2020/83).</p><p>Paratypes: SOUTH AFRICA: KwaZulu–Natal: iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=32.482033&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-28.26465" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 32.482033/lat -28.26465)">Mission Rocks</a> picnic site, base of grass tussocks, coastal forest, hand collecting, 28°15.879’S, 32°28.922’E, 90 m a.s.l., leg. C. Haddad, 29.XI.2015, 1 ♂ (NCA 2020/84); same data as holotype, 1 ♂ (NCA 2020/83) .</p><p>Etymology. The species name is combination of the derived Latin adjective latus (broad) and the Latin substantive scutum (shield), referring to the broad scutum of the male that covers most of the anterior half of the abdomen.</p><p>Diagnosis. The males of this species are easily recognized by their enlarged scutum. Furthermore, the anterior margin of the carapace of M. scutellata sp. nov. is rounded (Fig. 27), whereas that of M. felix sp. nov. is truncated (Fig. 12). The palpal structures of the two species are very similar, but the distal retrolateral spine’s position in M. scutellata sp. nov. is closer to the cymbial tip. These features, coupled with the longer basal retrolateral dorsal spine on the palp, would justify M. scutellata sp. nov. being a separate species. The females are still unknown.</p><p>Description. Male (holotype from Nyamiti Pan, Ndumo Game Reserve, South Africa, NCA 2020/83) Measurements: TL 2.13, CL 1.13, CW 0.88, CL:CW 1.28, CLH 0.06, CLH:AME 1.5. Eye diameters and interdistances: ALE 0.48, AME 0.04, PLE 0.04, PME 0.03, AME–AME 0.02, PME–PME 0.04, MOQAW 0.10, MOQPW 0.13, MOQL 0.18. SL 0.57, SW 0.30, AL 0.87, AW 0.44. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.40, 0.22, 0.21, 0.30. Leg I: 0.65, 0.24, 0.56, 0.46, 0.51. II: 0.73, 0.24, 0.49, 0.49, 0.52. III: 0.56, 0.22, 0.43, 0.51, 0.44. IV: 0.98, 0.30, 0.81, 0.84, 0.56. TLoflegs (I–IV): 2.42, 2.47, 2.16, 3.49; leg formula: 4213.</p><p>Colouration: carapace dark brown; abdomen dark brown on posterior half and light brown on anterior half; leg Iand II with femora darkened on basal half, legs III–IV uniform in colour; endites, labium and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace (Fig. 35). Carapace: smooth in texture; decorated with squamose setae; radiating dark lines present medially; posterior margin straight; fovea absent; anterior margin narrowing slightly from first coxa; PER slightly recurved in dorsal view, AER recurved in anterior view. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape, rounded at tip, accompanied by cluster of setae. Endites: oblique; anterior margin rounded; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin; anterior margin darkened. Sternum: shield-like; lighter than carapace; dark patches on lateral edges; broadest between coxa Iand II; posterior margin tapered behind coxa IV; decorated with scattered long aculeate setae. Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin; decorated with feathery setae (Fig. 82). Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose setae; large scutum present, very broad, covering three–quarters of abdomen width; faint white median line just below scutum; lateral white stripes present on anterior half of abdomen; venter lighter than dorsum, with no markings visible; sigilla not visible. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1pl, 1pl, 1plv, 1pl, 2plv, 2vt. Leg I: 1pl, 2plv, 2rlv, 1plv, 1rlv. II: 1d. IV: 2vt, 2vt. Scopulate setae on tarsi and metatarsi of legs I–II, and only on tarsi of legs III–IV. Palp: retrolateral tibial apophysis present on retrolateral surface; median apophysis present next to embolus, thin, elongate, curved prolaterally; sperm duct present on retrolateral surface of tegulum, curved close to basal margin of tegulum; embolus broad at base, tip tapered and slightly curved; cymbium pear-shaped, broadest at basal third; two small spines present on tip of cymbium; two large ventral terminal spines distally near tip (Figs 165, 166).</p><p>Distribution. Micaria scutellata sp. nov. is only known from two localities in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (Map 5).</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03AC33149C72FF847CBDFC0BFE89F947	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Booysen, Ruan;Haddad, Charles R.	Booysen, Ruan, Haddad, Charles R. (2021): Revision and molecular phylogeny of the spider genus Micaria Westring, 1851 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) in the Afrotropical Region. Zootaxa 4940 (1): 1-82, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4940.1.1
03AC33149C70FF857CBDF90EFBF4FAE1.text	03AC33149C70FF857CBDF90EFBF4FAE1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Micaria tersissima Simon 1910	<div><p>Micariatersissima Simon, 1910</p><p>Figs 36, 167 – 168, 170</p><p>Micariatersissima Simon, 1910: 203 (♂)</p><p>Type material. Holotype ♂, SOUTHAFRICA: Northern Cape: Komaggas, leg. L. Schultze, VII.1904 (ZMB 28241—examined).</p><p>Other material examined: SOUTH AFRICA: Northern Cape: <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=17.59025&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=-29.666666" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 17.59025/lat -29.666666)">Komaggas</a>, under rocks, hand collecting, 29°40.000’S, 17°35.415’E, leg. R. Booysen, L. Whitehead, R. Christiaan &amp; Z. Mbo, 25.IV.2019, 1 ♂ (NCA 2019/412) .</p><p>Diagnosis. Micaria tersissima can be distinguished from other Afrotropical Micaria in having dark brown legs and carapace and a black abdomen with two white spots medially. The anterior margin of the abdomen is truncated and legs III and IV have a white longitudinal median stripe. The sperm duct in the males has a characteristic kink in the retrolateral basal section of the duct and three elongate spines anterior to the embolus. Females are still unknown.</p><p>Description. Male (non–type specimen from Komaggas, NCA 2019/412): Measurements: TL 3.10, CL 1.45, CW 0.95, CL:CW 1.53, CLH 0.10, CLH:AME 2.38. Eyes: ALE 0.05, AME 0.04, PLE 0.04, PME 0.04, AME–AME 0.04, PME–PME 0.07, MOQAW 0.14, MOQPW 0.16, MOQL 0.21. SL 0.76, SW 0.56, AL1.55, AW 0.90. Leg measurements: Palpal segment lengths: 0.48, 0.24, 0.25, 0.40. Leg I: 1.05, 0.46, 0.89, 0.78, 0.70. II: 0.92, 0.41, 0.73, 0.64, 0.70. III: 0.83, 0.33, 0.68, 0.71, 0.54. IV: 1.29, 0.44, 0.98, 1.19, 0.65. TLoflegs (I–IV): 3.88, 3.40, 3.09, 4.55; leg formula: 4123.</p><p>Colouration: carapace and abdomen dark brown or black; legs Iand II with only femora darkened; legs III and IV with femora up to metatarsi darkened, with dorsal white longitudinal median stripes, tarsi light in colour; sternum, labium, endites and chelicerae similar in colour to carapace (Fig. 36). Carapace: smooth in texture; decorated with squamose setae; broad, somewhat rectangular dark pattern present medially, with radiating dark lines; posterior margin wide and straight; fovea absent; anterior margin narrowing slightly from coxa I; PER procurved in dorsal view, AER recurved in anterior view. Chelicerae: decorated with plumose setae. Labium: triangular in shape, rounded at tip, cluster of setae present apically. Endites: oblique; anterior margin rounded; cluster of setae present on inner–apical margin; black anterior margin. Sternum: shield-like; broadest between coxa Iand II; posterior margin tapered behind coxa IV; decorated with aculeate setae. Legs: femora laterally flattened, highest at base, leg Imore pronounced in this fashion; rest of legs normal, thin. Leg macrosetae: Palps: 1do, 1do, 1pl, 1pl, 2plv, 2vt. Leg I: 1do, 1pl. II: 1do, 1pl. III: 1do, 1pl, 1rl, 1pl, 1plv, 2vt, 1plv, 1rlv, 4vt. IV: 1do, 2plv, 2vt, 1pl, 2plv, 1rlv, 4vt. Scopulate setae on tarsi of legs I–IV. Abdomen: cylindrical in shape; decorated with squamose setae; truncated anteriorly; two small spots visible on midline dorsally, small white spot present just above spinnerets; venter similar in colour to dorsum; sigilla not visible. Palp: retrolateral tibial apophysis absent; median apophysis present, curved prolaterally, thin; sperm duct present on retrolateral surface of tegulum, kink in retrolateral basal portion of sperm duct; embolus tip thin, slanted retrolaterally; cymbium pear-shaped; two small spines present on tip of cymbium; three long ventral terminal spines present in front of embolus (Figs 167, 168).</p><p>Distribution. Micaria tersissima is only known from its type locality (Map 5).</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03AC33149C70FF857CBDF90EFBF4FAE1	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Booysen, Ruan;Haddad, Charles R.	Booysen, Ruan, Haddad, Charles R. (2021): Revision and molecular phylogeny of the spider genus Micaria Westring, 1851 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) in the Afrotropical Region. Zootaxa 4940 (1): 1-82, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4940.1.1
