Two new ant-mimicking spiders (Araneae: Salticidae) from Costa Rica
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| Year of publication | 2022 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | European Journal of Taxonomy |
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| Citation | |
| Web | https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2022.852.2005 |
| Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2022.852.2005 |
| Keywords | Batesian mimicry; Corcovetella; Myrmapana |
| Description | During a recent investigation of ant-mimicking arthropods in Costa Rica, two new species of salticid spiders were discovered. Here, I provide descriptions of the two species, Myrmapana costaricaensis sp. nov. and Corcovetella galianoae sp. nov. The former species has two forms; the dark form resembles Neoponera ants, while the light form resembles Pseudomyrmex ants. Corcovetella galianoae resembles Camponotus ants. |
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