Araegeus
Genus of spiders
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::summary Genus of spiders ::
| name = | image = | image_caption = | image2 = | image2_caption = | taxon = Araegeus | authority = Simon, 1901 | type_species = A. mimicus | type_species_authority = Simon, 1901 | subdivision_ranks = Species | subdivision = {{Specieslist |A. fornasinii|(Pavesi, 1881) |A. mimicus|Simon, 1901 Araegeus is a genus of southern African jumping spiders with two species. It was first described by Eugène Simon in 1901.
A. mimicus, endemic to Limpopo province in South Africa, is only known from the female described in 1901, and the species has never been recollected or redescribed.
Description
Based on the description of Simon in 1901, the genus can be recognized by the very narrow sternum and four anterior coxae being subcontiguous.
The anterior tibia has 3-3 strong spines and the metatarsal segment has 2-2 spines. Single spines are present at the rear end of metatarsi of the legs.
Taxonomy
This genus is known only from the original description.
Species
, this genus includes two species:
- Araegeus fornasinii (Pavesi, 1881) – Mozambique
- Araegeus mimicus Simon, 1901 – South Africa (type species)
References
References
- "Gen. ''Araegeus'' Simon, 1901". World Spider Catalog.
- (2025). "The Salticidae of South Africa. Part 1 (A-Den). Version 1". South African National Survey of Arachnida Photo Identification Guide.
- Simon, E.. (1901). "Etudes arachnologiques. 31e Mémoire. L. Descriptions d'espèces nouvelles de la famille des Salticidae (suite)". Annales de la Société Entomologique de France.
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