Redescription of the Himalaian Pardosa flavisterna Caporiacco, 1935 (Aranei: Lycosidae) with notes of the Pardosa nebulosa species-group
Journal: Proceedings of the Zoological Institute RAS
Year: 2011

Pardosa flavisterna Caporiacco, 1935 from Karakoram, a species known by the original description only, is redescribed on the basis of syntypes and new material collected in Pakistan and India. P. flavisterna belongs to the P. nebulosa species-group, which has over 60 species. An updated diagnosis is provided for this species group and its position within Pardosa is briefly discussed.