Apricia jovialis L. Koch 1879, comb. nov.
Creators: name: Richardson, Barry J.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2016
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Arachnida
Araneae
Salticidae
Apricia
Apricia jovialis

description: Apricia jovialis (L. Koch 1879) comb. nov.
Figs 17–31
Marptusa jovialis L. Koch, 1879: 1109, table 97, figs 1–2. Breda jovialis — Simon 1909: 198.
Ocrisiona jovialis — Ruiz & Brescovit 2013: 430.
Material examined. Syntype: Drawings provided by M. Żabka and illustrated in Davies & Żabka (1989): F, Peak Downs, Qld 148.08°E, 22.93°S, (ZMUH, MG16531). The drawings in Davies & Żabka (1989) of female genitalia are of the syntype. However, their drawings of the male palp are not of type material and are not of this species or genus, but of Pungalina plurilineata (see below).
Other material examined: AUSTRALIA: QUEENSLAND: 1M, Yerongpilly, 153.02°E, 27.52°S, 9 Mar. 1998, J. Austin (QM S41866); 1M, Allora, 151.98°E, 28.03°S, Apr. 1996 (QM S29658); NEW SOUTH WALES: 1F, Coolah Tops National Park, Bald Hill Track, 2.5 km from The Forest Road, 150.02°E, 31.75°S, 11 Aug. 2001, G. Milledge (AMS KS75092); 1F, New South Wales, 151.23°E, 31.9°S, 13 May 2005, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (AMS KS95970); 1M, Broken Hill, 141.45°E, 31.97°S, 30 Sep. 1975, R.H. Mew (AMS KS.21129); 1F, Scone, 150.87°E, 32.05°S, 31 Aug. 2003 (AMS KS90950); 1F, 'Tuglo' 48 km north of Singleton, 151.27°E, 32.23°S, 12 Apr. 1988, C.N. Smithers (AMS KS29766); 1M, 'Tuglo' 48 km north of Singleton, 151.27°E, 32.23°S, 31 Dec. 1988 C.N. Smithers (AMS KS29763); 1M, near Deadmans Creek, 15 km NE of Gulgong, 149.65°E, 32.28°S, 1 Jan. 2000, G. Milledge & H. Smith (AMS KS62190); 1F, Forbes area, 148.02°E, 32.38°S, 1 May 1995, New South Wales Government (AMS KS43648); 1F, Wellington, 148.95°E, 32.55°S, 30 Jul. 1966, R.E. Mascord (AMS KS22143); 1F, Mudgee, 149.58°E, 32.6°S, 25 Mar. 1993, Y. Johnston (AMS KS35050); 1F, 3 km SW of Bulga, 151.02°E, 32.65°S, 7 Dec. 1990 (AMS KS104277); 1M, Heaton State Forest, Macleans Lookout, 151.42°E, 32.96°S, 21 Mar. 2012, G.A. Milledge & H.M. Smith (AMS KS118240); 1M, Wangi Ridge Reserve, 151.61°E, 33.07°S, 19 Mar. 2012, G.A. Milledge &, H.M. Smith (AMS KS118147); 1M, Mullion State Forest, N of Orange, 149.13°E, 33.18°S, 16 Oct. 1999, M. Gray & G. Milledge (AMS KS59183); 1F, Ourimbah, 151.37°E, 33.37°S, 1911, H. Burrel (AMS KS22128); 1M, 1F, Wamberal, 2.2 km North of Ocean View turnoff, 151.45°E, 33.43°S, 3 Jun. 1980, M. Gray & C. Horseman (AMS KS 4650); 1 imm., Tarana, 149.92°E, 33.53°S, 24 Apr. 1966, R.E. Mascord (AMS KS21128); 1M, Beecroft, 151.07°E, 33.75°S, 3 Nov. 1995, J. Noble (AMS KS56525); 1F, Beecroft, 151.07°E, 33.75°S, 20 Oct. 1993, J. Noble (AMS KS56493); 1F, Beecroft Reserve, 151.07°E, 33.75°S, 23 Dec. 1997, J. Noble (AMS KS51447); 1M, Beecroft Reserve, 151.07°E, 33.75°S, 3 Oct. 2002, J. Noble (AMS KS76879); 1M, Jenolan, 150.03°E, 33.82°S, 1989, V. Wiburd (AMS KS21131); 2F, Ryde, 151.1°E, 33.82°S, R.E. Mascord (AMS KS21127); 1F, Enfield, 151.1°E, 33.88°S, 1904, E.P. Ramsey (AMS KS21130); 1F, 1 imm., Sydney, 151.22°E, 33.88°S, 1 Sep. 1903, E.P. Ramsey (AMS KS21132); 1F, Pickwick Farm, S of Gunning, 149.26°E, 34.78°S, 12 Dec. 1999, M. Żabka (AMS KS65914); 1F, Wagga Wagga, 147.38°E, 35.1°S, 12 Mar. 2003, K. Sedunary (AMS KS92530); 1F, Gulaga NATIONAL PARK, road to Mount Dromedary, 150.03°E, 36.28°S, 22 May 2009, G.A. Milledge & H.M. Smith (AMS KS108224); AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY: 1M, Palmerston, 150.5°E, 34.7°S, Feb. 2011, C. Hardy (ANIC 42 001509); 1F, Kaleen, 149.1°E, 35.23°S, 21 Nov. 2004, C. Lambkin (ANIC 42 000023); 1F, Canberra, ACT, 149.13°E, 35.3°S, 31 Oct. 2002, M. Lockett (ANIC 42 000337); 1M, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, 148.87°E, 35.47°S, 9 Mar. 1978, P. Ormay (AMS KS14285); VICTORIA: 1F, Merbein, 142.07°E, 34.1S, W.J. Webster (AMS KS32467); 1M, ca. 22 km W of Ouyen, 142.08°E, 35.11°S, 17 Mar. 2002, G. Milledge & H. Smith (AMS KS76360); 1F, Walpeup, 142.03°E, 35.13°S, 1926, R. McDonald (MVMA BJR 1326); 1 imm., Swan Hill, 143.55°E, 35.33°S, 1987, B. Harvey (MVMA BJR 1337); 1F, Swan Hill, 143.55°E, 35.33°S, 1988, B. Harvey (MVMA BJR 1338); 1F, Beechworth, 146.7°E, 36.36°S, 1 Dec. 1959, Irvine (MVMA BJR 1346); 1M, Little Desert National Park, Horseshoe Bend, 142.02°E, 36.5°S, 11 Jan. 2003, M.S. Harvey & M.E. Blosfelds (WAM T129217); 1F, 3 km E of Anglers Rest, 147.52°E, 37.3°S, Mar. 1993, G. Milledge (MVMA BJR 1345); 1F, Healesville, 145.5°E, 37.65°S, 17 Apr. 1914, R. Kelly (MVMA BJR 1332); 1 imm., Greensborough, 145.1°E, 37.7°S, 6 Nov. 1927 (MVMA BJR 1329); 1F, Stoney Creek, South Gippsland, 145.22°E, 37.72°S, Jan. 1978, K.N. Bell (MVMA BJR 1347); 1M, Hamilton, 142.03°E, 37.75°S, G. Stephens (MVMA BJR 1334); 1F, Mount Evelyn, 145.38°E, 37.78°S, 1935, S. Butler (MVMA BJR 1325); 1M, 1F, Croydon, 145.28, 37.8°S, 8 Aug. 1909, S.W. Fulton (MVMA BJR 1343); 1F, Melbourne, 144.97°E, 37.82°S, 18 Oct. 1990, P. Connor (MVMA BJR 1330); 1F, Nunawading, 145.18°E, 37.82°S, 30 Jan. 1955, Neboiss (MVMA BJR 1342); 1M, Nunawading, 145.18°E, 37.82°S, 18 Feb. 1955, Neboiss (MVMA BJR 1331); 1F, Ringwood East, reserve corner Hume St & Walhalla Drive, 145.25°E, 37.82°S, 27 Dec. 2009, V.W. Framenau (WAM T 100138); 1M, Bairnsdale, 147.62°E, 37.8°S 3°S, Jan. 1929, D.E. Williams (MVMA BJR 1348); 1F, Bairnsdale, 147.62°E, 37.83, Mar. 1928 (MVMA BJR 1328); 1F, Saint Kilda, 144.97°E, 37.85°S, Feb. 1922 (MVMA BJR 1327); 1F, Brighton, 144.98°E, 37.92°S, 4 Nov. 1953 (MVMA BJR 1341); 1F, Cranbourne, 145.28°E, 38.1°S, Apr. 1989, K. McCormack (MVMA BJR 1340); 1F, Tooradin, 145.38°E, 38.22°S, 17 Nov. 1948, (MVMA BJR 1333); TASMANIA: 1M, Launceston, 147.17°E, 41.45°S, 1 Mar. 1929, V.V. Hickman (AMS KS.31010); 1F, Launceston, 147.17°E, 41.45°S, 1 Mar. 1929, V.V. Hickman (AMS KS31010); 1F, Launceston (Mulgrave Cres), 147.17°E, 41.45°S, 24 Aug. 1928, V.V. Hickman (AMS KS30960); 1 imm., New Norfolk, 147.05°E, 42.7°S 8, 4 Apr. 1978, Mrs Holderness-Roddam (TMAG J1308); 1M, Berridale, 147.25°E, 42.82°S, 25 Jan. 1970, K. Clark (TMAG J716); 1F, Risdon, 147.35°E, 42.82°S, 23 Sep. 1947, Hickman (AMS KS31055); 1 imm., Lindisfarne, 147.35°E, 42.85, 24 Jun. 2010, L. Owen (TMAG J4323); 1F, Queens Domain, Hobart, 147.32°E, 42.87°S, 11 Jun. 1963, V.V. Hickman (AMS KS31007); 1 imm., Hobart, 147.32°E, 42.88°S, 3 Sep. 1982, R. Brieze-Stegman (TMAG J1775); 1F, Battery Point, Hobart, 147.33°E, 42.88°S, Aug. 1978, Mrs Clark (TMAG J1363); 1F, South Hobart, 147.32°E, 42.9°S, Nov. 1964, J.F. Greenhill (TMAG J465); 1F, Howrah, 147.04°E, 42.9°S, 8 Feb. 1993, N. Costa (TMAG J3127); 1 imm., Roches Beach, 147.5°E, 42.9°S, Dec. 1970, Mr Stanton (TMAG J700); 1M, Blackmans Bay, 147.32°E, 43°S, 19 Apr. 1989, E. Turner (TMAG J2838); SOUTH AUSTRALIA: 1F, East side of Serpentine Lakes, 129.03°E, 28.5°S, 18 Apr. 1994, P. Hudson (SAM BJR 1281); 1F, 1 imm., Halfway between Port Augusta and Quorn, 137.95°E, 32.45°S, 26 Apr. 1987, D. Hirst (SAM BJR 1285); 1F, Lake Gilles Conservation Park, 136.77°E, 32.93°S, 2 Apr. 1987, D.C. Lee & D. Hirst (SAM BJR 1291); 1 imm., Wayalla, 137.58°E, 33.03°S, 28 Aug. 1947 (MVMA BJR 1344); 1F, Pinkawillinie Conservation Park, 136°E, 33.12, 21 May 1990, D. Hirst (SAM BJR 1316); 1M, Baird Bay, 134.37°E, 33.15°S, Sep. 1994, T. Payne (WAM T129216); 1F, Baird Bay, 134.37°E, 33.15°S, Mar. 1996, T. Payne (WAM T129215); 1M, 1 imm., 10 km SW of Moonabie, just east of Iron Duke, 137.17°E, 33.3°S, 23 Mar. 1987, D.C. Lee & D. Hirst (SAM BJR 1311); 1M, Mortlock Experimental Station, Auburn, 138.7°E, 33.93°S, 24 Jan. 1979, R.J. Lavigne (QM S96189); 1F, Goyders Line Marker, on Highway W of Blanchtown, 139.47°E, 34.38°S, 11 Jun. 1990, D. Hirst (SAM BJR 1313); 1 imm., Reeves Plain, near Gawler, 138.6°E, 34.52°S, 5 Jan. 1972, G.F. Gross (SAM BJR 1392); 1M, Black Hill, Adelaide, 139.47°E, 34.7°S, 23 Feb. 1999, D. Pettifor (SAM BJR 1393); 1 imm., Elizabeth Field, 138.68°E, 34.72°S, 16 Feb. 1994, D.C. Hill (SAM BJR 1299); 1M, Bolivar State Water Laboratory, 138.6°E, 34.77°S, 26 Mar. 1976, R.G. Taaffe (AMS KS32080); 1M, Salisbury East, 138.65°E, 34.77°S, 1 Apr. 1975, R.G. Taaffe (AMS KS32093); 1M, Salisbury Council's 'Greenfield Wetlands', 138.65°E, 34.8°S, 26 Apr. 1991, D. Hirst (SAM BJR 1269); 1 imm., Royal Park, Adelaide, 138.52°E, 34.87°S, Jan. 2000, M. Burgess (SAM BJR 1275); 1 imm., Enfield Heights, Adelaide, 138.58°E, 34.87°S, 11 Jan. 1988, H.I. Sharpe (SAM BJR 1309); 1F, Athelstone, 138.7°E, 34.87°S, 7 Mar. 1977, J.J.H., M.L. Szent-Ivany (SAM BJR 1300); 1F, Joslin, Adelaide, 138.63°E, 34.9°S, 10 Jun. 1997, J. Hatch (SAM N1980187); 1 imm., Saint Peters (Adelaide), 138.63°E, 34.92°S, 9 Dec. 1935 (SAM BJR 1295); 1F, NE of Adelaide, 138.6°E, 34.93°S, 1 Jun. 1958, J. Walsh (SAM BJR 1282); 1M, Adelaide, 138.6°E, 34.93°S, H. Womersley (SAM BJR 1293); 2M, Adelaide, 138.6°E, 34.93°S (SAM BJR 1280); 3F, Adelaide, 138.6°E, 34.93°S (SAM BJR 1287); 1F, 1 imm., Parklands, Dulwich, 138.63°E, 34.93°S, 7 Oct. 1975, G. Crook & P. Christie (SAM BJR 1318); 1F, Hyde Park, 138.6°E, 34.95°S, 13 Mar. 1965, R.V. Southcott (SAM BJR 1319); 1M, Myrtle Bank, 138.63°E, 34.95°S, 14 Feb. 1981, G. McLarty (SAM BJR 1314); 2F, 3 imm., Waite Institute, Netherby, 138.62°E, 34.97°S, 9 Feb. 1936 (SAM BJR 1307); 1M, Mitcham, 138.62°E, 34.98°S, 15 Feb. 1976, R.V. Southcott (SAM BJR 1297); 1F, Mitcham, Adelaide, 138.62°E, 34.98°S, 23 Dec. 1978, R.V. Southcott (SAM BJR 1317); 1M, Mitcham, Adelaide, 138.62°E, 34.98°S, R.V. Southcott (SAM BJR 1322); 1F, Mitcham, Adelaide, 138.62°E, 34.98°S, 13 Apr. 1976, R.V. Southcott (SAM BJR 1290); 1F, Mitcham, Adelaide, 138.62°E, 34.98°S, 10 Mar. 1978, R.V. Southcott (SAM BJR 1310); 1 imm., Mitcham, 138.62°E, 34.9°S 8, 14 Feb. 1976, R.V. Southcott (SAM BJR 1306); 1M, Mitcham, 138.62°E, 34.98°S, 14 Feb. 1976, R.V. Southcott (SAM BJR 1305); 1 imm., Mitcham, Adelaide, 138.62°E, 34.98°S, 7 Mar. 1978, R.V. Southcott (SAM BJR 1294); 1F, Daw Park, S of Adelaide, 138.6°E, 35°S, 21 Nov. 1973, N. Storey (SAM BJR 1308); 1 imm., Blackwood, 138.62°E, 35.02°S, 18 Aug. 1935, H. Womersley (SAM BJR 1303); 1F, Blackwood, 138.62°E, 35.02°S, 14 Jul. 1965, N. McFarland (SAM BJR 1321); 1F, Blackwood, 138.62°E, 35.02°S, 27 Oct. 1935, H. Womersley (SAM BJR 1304); 1M, Coromandel Valley, Mount Lofty Range, 138.63°E, 35.03°S, 10 Feb. 1994, L.N. Nicolson (SAM BJR 1324); 1M, 1 imm., Belair National Park, 138.65°E, 35.03°S, Jan. 1936, H. Womersley (SAM BJR 1277); 1F, Belair National Park, 138.65°E, 35.03°S, 29 Sep. 1935, H. Womersley (SAM BJR 1292); 2M, 4F, 11 imm., 5 km S of Mylor, 138.77°E, 35.05°S, 14 Dec. 1980, A.D. Austin (AMS KS10544); 1 imm., Meadows, 138.75°E, 35.18°S, 8 Apr. 1939 (SAM BJR 1284); 1F, Strathalbyn, 138.77°E, 35.27, R.D. Robinson (SAM BJR 1312); 1F, Pinnaroo, 140.92°E, 35.27°S, 17 Mar. 2002, G. Milledge & H. Smith (AMS KS76370); 1F, Aldinga-Sellicks Beach Reserve, 138.45°E, 35.28°S, 15 Sep. 1987, E.G. Matthews & J.A. Forrest (SAM BJR 1289); 1 imm., Sellicks-Aldinga Scrub, 138.45°E, 35.33°S, 13 Apr. 1987, D. Hirst (SAM BJR 1288); 1M, 1F, Victor Harbour, 138.63°E, 35.55°S, Jan. 1934, H. Womersley (SAM BJR 1276); 1 imm., Waitpinga, 138.53°E, 35.6°S D. Lee (SAM BJR 1283); 1M, Shoal Bay, NW of Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, 137.62°E, 35.63°S, 20 Jan. 1991, P. North (SAM BJR 1279); 1F, Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, 137.63°E, 35.65°S, 28 Jan. 1992, B.M. Overton (SAM BJR 1315); 1F, 1 imm., Jimmy's Well, Mount Rescue Conservation Park, 140.3°E, 35.85°S, 20 Apr. 1992, D. Hirst & J.A. Forrest (SAM BJR 1278); 1M, 1 imm., Kangaroo Island, 137.33°E, 35.92°S (SAM BJR 1286); 1F, Kangaroo Island, 137.35°E, 35.92°S (SAM BJR 1323); 1F, 2 miles NW of Woods Well, Coorong National Park, 139.52°E, 35.98°S, 12 Jan 1971, G.F. & M. Gross (SAM BJR 1273); 1F, Glen Osmond, 138.75°E, 36.03°S, 19 Jan. 1999, A.J. MacArthur (SAM BJR 1302); 1F, Waite Institute, Urrbrae, 140.75°E, 36.03°S, R. Cook (SAM BJR 1301); 1F, Waite Institute, Urrbrae, 140.75°E, 36.03°S, 22 Sep. 1975, R. Cook (SAM BJR 1320); 1F, Mary Seymour Conservation Park, 140.6°E, 37.18°S, 23 Apr. 1979, D. Lee (SAM BJR 1274); 1 imm., Goullden Hole, via Mount Gambier, 140.78°E, 37.83°S, 10 Jan. 1982, J. Kilsby (SAM BJR 1296); WESTERN AUSTRALIA: 1 imm., 3 km N of Northampton at creek crossing, 114.62°E, 28.32°S, 23 Feb. 1979 (AMS KS14923); 1F, Geraldton, 114.62°E, 28.77°S, 7 Oct. 1995, P. West (WAM T129203); 1F, Sandsprin Station homestead, 114.97°E, 28.8°S, 5 Oct. 2002, J.M. Waldock (WAM T129212); 1M, Queen Victoria Springs Nature Reserve, 123.68°E, 30.23°S, 25 Mar. 1991, D. Pearson (WAM T53049); 1M, Moore River Brand Highway, 47 km N of Gin Gin, 115.7°E, 31°S, 24 Feb. 1979, M.R. Gray (AMS KS14954); 1F, Durokoppin Nature Reserve, 117.73°E, 31.5°S, 19 Oct. 1989, G.T. Smith (WAM T129201); 1F, 1 imm., Eucla, 128.88°E, 31.67°S (WAM T129202); 1F, Karrinyup, Pascoe Street, 115.77, 31.87°S, 20 Sep. 1996, M.P. Waldock (WAM T129208); 1M, Madura, 127.02°E, 31.9°S, 1 Feb. 2007, H.M. Smith (AMS KS 100966); 1M, Northbridge, Francis Street, WAM building, 115.85°E 31.93°S 14 Mar. 2003, K. Brimmell (WAM T129211); 1F, Belmont, 63 Kaymer Street, 115.93°E, 31.93°S, 17 Oct. 2004, J.M. Waldock (WAM T129200); 1F, Belmont, 63 Kaymer Street, 115.93°E, 31.93°S, 31 Aug. 2005, J.M. Waldock (WAM T65823); 1M, Glen Forrest, 116.13°E, 31.93°S, 8 Mar. 2001, A. Story (WAM T129204); 1F, Nedlands, Edward Street, 115.8°E, 31.98°S, 9 Jul. 2000, A. Baynes (WAM T129210); 1M, Welshpool, 49 Kew Street, 115.93°E, 31.98°S, 21 Feb. 2005, M.S. Harvey & J.M. Waldock (WAM T129214); 1F, Welshpool, 49 Kew Street, 115.93°E, 31.98°S, 8 Apr. 2005, J.M. Waldock & V.W. Framenau (WAM T63223); 1M, Kingsley, 24 Legana Av., 116°E, 32.01°S, 7 Mar. 1995, A.F. Longbottom (WAM T129209); 1F, Harvey, 115.88°E, 33.07°S, 22 Apr. 2005, P.J. Mann (WAM T129206); 1F, Sieda, E of Grass Patch, 121.77, 33.23°S, 9 Mar. 2005, A.F. Longbottom (WAM T129205); 1 imm., Sieda, E of Grass Patch, 121.77°E, 33.23°S, 7 Mar. 2005, A.F. Longbottom (WAM T129207); 1F, Tenterden, 117.57°E, 34.37°S, 6 Dec. 1969, H. Osburne (AMS KS21126); 1M, 7 km N of Walpole, Tinglewood Cabins, North Road, 116.73°E 34.92°S, 13 Feb. 2002, M.S. Harvey & M.E. Bosfelds (WAM T129213).
Remarks. The syntypes from Queensland are part of the collection in ZMH and can no longer be borrowed, making work on this very extensive collection of Australian types difficult and prohibitively expensive for Australian workers. Fortunately, Prof. M. Żabka has made drawings of the types and kindly made these available. The syntypes from Sydney were in ‘Mr Bradley’s collection’, which is lost. As there is no confusion as to the specific identity of the syntypes, no lectotype has been designated.
There is variation in colour pattern between individuals in this species (Figs 17, 21) though this is not reflected in consistent variation in other characters. Off-white markings in preserved specimens are bright yellow in live animals. Commonly confused with Apricia longipalpis sp. nov. and Pungalina plurilineata comb. nov. in collections.
Diagnosis. This species can be most easily separated from Apricia longipalpis by the length of the tibia and the patella of the male palp (each half the length of the cymbium compared to each twice the length of the cymbium, Fig. 65). The tibial apophysis tapers to a narrow point in A. jovialis (Fig. 27), strongly built and square in shape in A. longipalpis (Fig. 60) and narrower with a more rounded end in A. bracteata (Figs 42, 44). The embolus is short, stubby and with a counter-clockwise curve in A. jovialis (Fig. 26) and long, thin and with a clockwise curve in the other two species (Figs 41, 43, 59).
In the female in each species there is a gland/diverticulum arising on the lateral edge of the spermatheca. In A. jovialis this is relatively small and arises posterior to the entry point of the insemination duct (Fig. 28). In A. bracteata (Figs 45, 46) the positioning is the same but the gland is relatively large and directed laterally away from the spermatheca. In A. longipalpis (Figs 61, 62) the gland is slightly shorter, the entrance lies immediately above that of the insemination duct and then moves directly along the top of the duct.
Description. Male: Cephalothorax dark brown to black with scattered pennate white hairs (Figs 17, 18). Surrounds of ALE, PME and PLE, similar colour. Clypeus narrow (Fig. 20), with a thin fringe of dark hairs. Chelicerae geniculate, dark brown with two small promarginal teeth and a small, unident retromarginal tooth. Endites (Fig. 19) medium brown grading to yellow distally. Labium and sternum medium brown. Dorsal abdomen (Fig. 17) dark brown to black with a variable pattern of bright yellow lateral stripes and patches. Spinnerets dark brown. Ventral abdomen black with two longitudinal rows of small yellow dots. Posterior dorsal bands fold around onto the ventral surface (Fig. 18) towards the rear and appear as two bright yellow areas. L1 entirely dark brown and remaining legs yellow with dark brown femora. L1 more robust and without fringing. L4 longest. Palp (Figs 25–27): dark brown, cymbium with lighter tip. Tibia short with apophysis tapering to a point whilst curving inwards along its length. Tegulum rounded, bulging somewhat, with a medium sized posterior lobe. The sperm duct forms a half circle along the distal and anterior edge of the tegulum. The short embolus tapers from a broad base on the distal edge of the tegulum. Dimensions: CL 2.91, EFL 0.99, CW 2.04, AEW 1.67, AMEW 1.11, PEW 1.67, AL 2.97, P1+T1 2.48, L1 5.57 (1.67 + 1.05 + 1.30 + 1.87 + 0.68), L2 4.52 (1.42 + 0.93 + 0.93 + 0.68 + 0.56), L3 4.52 (1.36 + 0.80 + 0.87 + 0.93 + 0.56), L4 5.88 (1.73 + 0.93 + 1.42 + 1.24 + 0.56).
Female: As for male (Figs 21–24), except L1 not as strongly developed, L2– 4 may vary in colour from yellow to brown. Epigyne (Figs 28–30): consisting of a pair of small, inward-facing anterior atria with lightly sclerotised margins plus a large median pocket opening from the epigastric fold with a circular surface marking immediately anterior to it. Copulatory openings are in the atria, but indistinct. The insemination ducts pass laterally then posteriorly before joining the anterior edge of the spermathecae. Spermathecae are large, simple, rounded chambers lying close to the epigastric fold on either side of the pocket. A narrow, but not easily seen diverticulum is found on the lateral edge of each spermatheca. Large fertilization ducts arise from the anterior edges of the spermathecae and curve inwards ending immediately anterior to the spermatheca. Dimensions: CL 3.72, EFL 1.24, CW 2.66, AEW 1.98, AMEW 1.30, PEW 2.04, AL 5.02, P1+T1 2.41, L1 5.82 (1.92 + 1.18 + 1.24 + 0.87 + 0.62), L2 5.26 (1.73 + 1.11 + 1.11 + 0.74 + 0.56), L3 5.26 (1.67 + 0.99 + 0.99 + 0.93 + 0.68), L4 7.00 (1.93 + 1.11 + 1.80 + 1.42 + 0.74).
Distribution and biology. Widespread across southern Australia under bark or on foliage in a wide range of habitats (Fig. 31). As a consequence, likely IUCN Red List Category LC. Often found in houses and on sunny house walls; can cause painful bites with local swelling and discolouration. Headaches also reported. May be a mimic of velvet wasps, Mutillidae: Ephutomorpha.
description: Published as part of Richardson, Barry J., 2016, New genera, new species and redescriptions of Australian jumping spiders (Araneae: Salticidae), pp. 501-560 in Zootaxa 4114 (5) on pages 508-514, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4114.5.1, http://zenodo.org/record/271623