First report of Scotophaeus xizang Zhang, Song & Zhu, 2003 from India (Araneae: Gnaphosidae)

Abstract : The paper gives the first report of the ground dwelling spider Scotophaeus xizang Zhang, Song & Zhu, 2003 from the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh. The species is hitherto reported only from China with the last record dating back to 2004. The current collection locality also marks the westernmost occurrence site for the species.
Keyword : Ground spiders, first report, range extension, Himalayas, arthropod
Author(s) : Sarkar, I. D., Siliwal, M., Uniyal, V. P.
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Published Issue : 2023 Vol. 18 Number 2


2023 Vol. 18 Number 2