Publication details
The spider genus Latrodectus Walckenaer, 1805 (Araneae, Theridiidae) in Iran with the first record of Latrodectus revivensis Shulov, 1948
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| Year of publication | 2024 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics |
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| Citation | |
| web | http://dx.doi.org/10.61186/jibs.10.1.99 |
| Doi | https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.10.1.99 |
| Keywords | Distribution; Iranian Plateau; taxonomy; Theridiidae; Widow spider |
| Description | In this study, Latrodectus revivensis Shulov, 1948 is recorded for the first time from Iran based on female specimens. This species was previously recorded from the eastern Mediterranean region. As a result, the number of Latrodectus species recorded from Iran is raised to six. A comparative diagnosis is provided for this species and other widow spiders previously recorded from the country. Latrodectus revivensis can be easily distinguished from its congeners by colouration, genitalic characters and the shape of the nest. This record represents the easternmost distribution limit of L. revivensis. An updated distribution map of Latrodectus species is also provided. |