A new species of Lathys from Turkey (Araneae, Dictynidae)

Zookeys. 2016 Nov 16:(632):35-45. doi: 10.3897/zookeys.632.10130. eCollection 2016.

Abstract

A new species, Lathys ankaraensissp. n., is described based on the material collected in the Central Anatolia. The new species belongs to the humilis-group. Habitus, as well as copulatory organs of both sexes, are described and illustrated by means of line drawings and digital and SEM photographs. A key for the four Lathys species known in Turkey is also provided.

Keywords: Aranei; Asia; Central Anatolia; meshweb spiders.