Three new Cybaeodamus Mello-Leitão, 1938 species from Brazil (Araneae, Zodariidae)
Abstract
Three new Brazilian species of the zodariid genus Cybaeodamus Mello-Leitão, 1938 are described: C. ampullatus sp. nov. (♂♀), C. spinosissimus sp. nov. (♂) and C. malkini sp. nov. (♂). Descriptions are accompanied with high-quality illustrations and microphotographs. An updated distribution map and a key to all the species in the genus are presented. The morphological diagnostic characters of the genus are discussed.
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