Rediscovery of Piranthus decorus Thorell 1895 (Araneae: Salticidae) after 122 years since the original description

John T. D. Caleb; Rajesh V. Sanap

doi:10.2476/asjaa.66.25

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Rediscovery of Piranthus decorus Thorell 1895 (Araneae: Salticidae) after 122 years since the original description

John T. D. Caleb , Rajesh V. Sanap

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Keywords: Araneae, jumping spider, Piranthus, new record, taxonomy, Mumbai, India

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2017 Volume 66 Issue 1 Pages 25-29

DOI https://doi.org/10.2476/asjaa.66.25

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Abstract

Piranthus decorus Thorell 1895 is recorded for the first time in India. This species has never been rediscovered for 122 years since it was described as a new genus and species. Detailed diagnostic illustrations and photographs are provided along with map.

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