Servaea incana Karsch 1878
Creators: name: Richardson, Barry J.
name: Gunter, Nicole L.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2012
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Arachnida
Araneae
Salticidae
Servaea
Servaea incana

description: Servaea incana (Karsch, 1878)
Figs 6–22
Plexippus incanus Karsch 1878: 25.
Scaea vestita Koch L. 1879: 1142 pl. 94, Fig. 4, 5., Peckham & Peckham 1901: 302 pl. 25, f.2.
Servaea vestita: Simon 1888: 283, Proszynski 1984: 131; 1987: 105; Davies & Zabka 1989: 220; Zabka 1991 52, Platnick 2012 unpaginated.
Plexippus validus Urquhart 1893: 127, Hickman 1967: 84, f. 147–9, preoccupied; Plexippus validus Thorell 1877.
Servaea incana: Zabka 1991: 52, Platnick 2012 unpaginated.
Remarks. The holotype of S. incana is large but in extremely poor condition. The morphology of the female genitalia is, however, clear. The syntype series of S. vestita consists of three female specimens from Sydney (ZMHB MG3491), all specimens of S. incana, and a further specimen from Peak Downs (ZMH, MG 16537, BJR1183) of a second species, S. narraweena. Accordingly, we designate a female specimen from Sydney (ZMHB MG3491A) as the lectotype of Servaea vestita (L. Koch, 1879) and the remaining two Sydney specimens as paralectotypes, so as to stabilise usage of the names. The type of P. validus Urquhart 1893 could not be found and the description is insufficient to diagnose the species, however all known specimens of Servaea from Tasmania are of S. incana (as S. vestita) and so it is considered a junior synonym of S. incana.
Type material. Holotype: Plexippus incanus, 1F, New South Wales, (ZMHB MG1735 BJR 960);
Lectotype: Scaea vestita, 1F, New South Wales, Daemel, (ZMHB MG 3491A BJR 1209).
Paralectotypes: Scaea vestita 2F New South Wales, Daemel, (ZMHB MG3491 BJR 1209).
Other material examined. QUEENSLAND: 2F, Mt Beauty, Eucalyptus, 144.31°E, 17.38°S, 23 Dec, 1990, (QM S 73118, BJR 898); 1F, Benaraby Rest Area, 151.31°E, 24.00°S, 20 Jul, 1992, A.F. Longbottom, (WAM T66953, BJR 497); 1F, Emu Park, 150.78°E, 23.25°S, 20 Nov, 1990, M. Zabka, (QM S 73116, BJR 910); 1F, Kroombit Tops, Lower Kroombit Creek, 45km SSW Calliope, open forest, under log, 151.033°E, 24.35°S, 9 Dec, 1983, V. Davies, J. Gallon, (QM S 73088, BJR 905); 2F, Maroochye River, 112 km N of Brisbane, 152.97°E, 26.57°S, 1 Jul, 1939, J.C. Wiburd, (AM KS 37286, BJR 792); 1F, Nanango, 152°E, 26.67°S, 8 Nov, 1990, (QM S 73133, BJR 949); 3F, Caloola, 151°E, 26.73°S, 10 Sep, 1983, R.R. Jackson, (QM S 55902, BJR 906); 2F, 11.5km W Wengenville, 151.58°E, 26.83°S, 8 Nov, 1990, (QM S 73112, BJR 903); 1F, Bunya Mt, 151.57°E, 26.85°S, 9 Sep, 1983, R.R. Jackson, (QM S 73084, BJR 953); 1M, 6F, Lake Broadwater, under bark, 151.10°E, 27.35°S, 16 Oct, 1984, M. Bennie, (QM S 73101, BJR 935); 2F, 7 imm., Lake Broadwater, 151.10°E, 27.35°S, 28 Jul, 1982, M. Bennie, (QM S 61147, BJR 917); 2F, Lake Broadwater, Eucalyptus, under bark, 151.10°E, 27.35°S, 26 Jan, 1985, J. Wylie, (QM S 73102, BJR 934); 3F, Lake Broadwater, Eucalyptus, 151.10°E, 27.35°S, 26 Jan, 1985, J. Thompson, (QM S 73086, BJR 938); 7F, 1 imm., Lake Broadwater, under bark, 151.10°E, 27.35°S, 17 Oct, 1984, M. Bennie, (QM S 73099, BJR 942); 2M, 3F, 3 imm., Lake Broadwater, under bark, 151.10°E, 27.35°S, 17 Oct, 1984, M. Bennie, (QM S 73098, BJR 907); 7F, 2 imm., Lake Broadwater, under bark, 151.10°E, 27.35°S, 26 Jan, 1985, M. Bennie, V. Davies, (QM S 73104, BJR 897); 5F, Lake Broadwater, 151.10°E, 27.35°S, 18 May, 1985, L. & F. Wood, (QM S 73105, BJR 901); 2F, Lake Broadwater, 151.10°E, 27.35°S, 17 Oct, 1984, M. Bennie, (QM S 73098, BJR 907.2); 1M, 7F, Lake Broadwater, 151.10°E, 27.35°S, 21 Dec, 1984, M. Bennie, (QM S 73097, BJR 908); 2M, 2F, Lake Broadwater, 151.10°E, 27.35°S, 26 Jan, 1985, M. Bennie, V. Davies, (QM S 73100, BJR 912); 1M, 1F, Lake Broadwater, 151.10°E, 27.35°S, 13 May, 1984, V. Wood, (QM K 73103, BJR 914); 1M, 1F, Girraween, 150.45°E, 27.37°S, 8 Sep, 1983, R.R. Jackson, (QM S 73087, BJR 924); 1F, 1, imm., Camp Mountain, 152.87°E, 27.40°S, 21 Jul, 1992, J.M. Waldock, (WAM T66954, BJR 492); 1M, Belmont, 153.02°E, 27.47°S, 30 Aug, 1966, R.E. Mascord, (AM KS 18975, BJR 689); 1F, Brisbane, 153.02°E, 27.47°S, 1 Aug, 1987, M. Zabka, (AM KS 64897, BJR 568); 1F, 6km E Spicers Gap, 152.48°E, 28.08°S, 22 Nov, 1990, (QM S 73126, BJR 915). NEW SOUTH WALES: 1F, Girraween National Park, Eucalyptus, 151.93°E, 28.87°S, 26 Nov, 1990, (QM S 73128, BJR 954); 1M, 1F, Girraween National Park, 151.93°E, 28.87°S, 26 Nov, 1990, (QM S 73122, BJR 951); 1F, 10km S Tenterfield, Eucalyptus, 152.02°E, 29.13°S, 28 Nov, 1990, (QM S 73120, BJR 913.3); 1M, 3F, 10km S Tenterfield, 152.02°E, 29.13°S, 28 Nov, 1990, (QM S 73120, BJR 913); 1F, 1 imm., 27km S Glen Innes, 151.73°E, 29.73°S, 28 Nov, 1990, (QM S 73114, BJR 952); 1F, W of Bakers Ck, Bundarra Baralba Rd., under bark, 151.02°E, 30.20°S, 12 Sep, 2001, H. Smith, hand, (AM KS 75576, BJR 772); 1F, 5km E Armidale, 151.72°E, 30.52°S, 29 Nov, 1990, (QM S 73132, BJR 933); 1M, 1F, Walcha, 151.58°E, 30.98°S, 2 Oct, 1971,M.R. Gray, (AM KS 19219, BJR 679); 1M, Namoi River, 57km W Tamworth, 150.33°E, 31.08°S, 2 Dec, 1990,B. Carrol, (QM S 73135, BJR 922); 1M, 1F, Rocky Glen, 34km E Coonabarabran, Eucalyptus, 149.57°E, 31.12°S, 2 Dec, 1990, (QM S 73134, BJR 931); 2F, 5km SE Weetaliba, NW Coolah, Eucalyptus, 149.62°E, 31.68°S, 4 Dec, 1990, (QM S 73129, BJR 950); 1M, Coolah Tops NP, Grass Tree Track., under bark, 150.00°E, 31.73°S, 11 Aug, 2001, G. Milledge, hand, (AM KS 75106, BJR 779); 1M, Sawpit Ck, 149.83°E, 32.08°S, 20 Dec, 1993, J. Noble, (AM KS 56499, BJR 740); 1F, 27km N Gresford, Eucalyptus, 151.53°E, 32.18°S, 5 Dec, 1990, (QM S 73117, BJR 932); 1F, Dubbo, 148.62°E, 32.25°S, 31 Jul, 1966, R.E. Mascord, (AM KS 18348, BJR 687); 1F, 40km W Muswellbrook, 150.47°E, 32.27°S, 4 Dec, 1990, (QM S 73113, BJR 955); 1F, nr Deadmans Ck, 15km NE of Gulgong, 149.65°E, 32.28°S, 1 Jan, 2000, G. Milledge & H. Smith, (AM KS 62180, BJR 817); 1M, Mudgee, 149.58°E, 32.60°S, 1 Dec, 1994, Trudgett, (AM KS 42638, BJR 770); 1M, Bimbadeen Lookout, SW Cessnock, under bark, 150.33°E, 32.83°S, 21 Apr, 1990, D. Hirst, (SAM NN 22377, BJR 550); 1F, Yengo NP nr Finchly Trig, 150.85°E, 32.98°S, 1 Nov, 1997, A. White, (AM KS 51377, BJR 699); 1 imm., Mullion State Forest, N of Orange, under bark, 149.13°E, 33.18°S, 16 Oct, 1999, M. Gray & G. Milledge, hand, (AM KS 59181, BJR 728); 1M, Mullion State Forest, N of Orange, under bark, 149.13°E, 33.18°S, 16 Oct, 1999, M. Gray & G. Milledge, hand, (AM KS 59178, BJR 720); 1F, Mullion State Forest, N of Orange, 149.13°E, 33.18°S, 16 Oct, 1999, M. Gray & G. Milledge, (AM KS 59177, BJR 747); 1M, 4F, The Battery Picnic Area, SE of Merriwa., under bark, 150.45°E, 33.20°S, 11 Jun, 2001, M. Gray, G. Milledge & H. Smith, hand, (AM KS 75051, BJR 782); 2M, 1F, Tarana, 149.92°E, 33.53°S, 24 Apr, 1968, R.E. Mascord, (AM KS 18277, BJR 682); 1M, 1F, Tarana, 149.92°E, 33.53°S, 23 Apr, 1966, R.E. Mascord, (AM KS 18943, BJR 681); 1F, Frazer Res Wahroonga, 151.13°E, 33.72°S, 11 Oct, 1996, J. Noble, (AM KS 56505, BJR 750); 1F, Frazer Res Wahroonga, 151.13°E, 33.72°S, 11 Oct, 1996, J. Noble, (AM KS 56503, BJR 791); 1F, Frazer Res Wahroonga, 151.13°E, 33.72°S, 25 Sep, 1996, J Noble, (AM KS 56504, BJR 745); 1F, Waitara, 151.10°E, 33.72°S, 20 Sep, 1996, J. Noble, (AM KS 50231, BJR 780); 1F, Beecroft Reserve, 151.07°E, 33.75°S, 24 Oct, 1996, J. Noble, (AM KS 58508, BJR 734); 1F, Conimbla NP, Wallaby Picnic Area, 148.43°E, 33.78°S, 14 Mar, 2002, G. Milledge & H. Smith, (AM KS 76349, BJR 794); 1F, Lane Cove, 151.17°E, 33.82°S, 10 May, 1966, R.E. Mascord, (AM KS 31690, BJR 754); 1F, Beecroft, 151.07°E, 33.75°S, 12 May, 1993, J. Noble, (AM KS 54052, BJR 696); 1F, Beecroft, 151.07°E, 33.75°S, 12 Jul, 1993, J. Noble, (AM KS 54053, BJR 704); 1M, 1F, Enfield, 151.10°E, 33.88°S, 1 Sep, 1903, E.P. Ramsay, (AM KS 22259, BJR 692); 1F, Boyd Plateau Luther's Swamp, 150.13°E, 33.98°S, 6 Sep, 1972, M.R. Gray, (AM KS 17862, BJR 688); 1F, Camden, 150.70°E, 34.05°S, 1 May, 1968, M. Gray, (AM KS 749, BJR 570); 1F, Waterfall, 151.00°E, 34.13°S, 8 Dec, 1967, (AM KS 18284, BJR 685); 1F, Helensburg, 151.00°E, 34.18°S, 25 Sep, 1966, R.E. Mascord, (AM KS 18988, BJR 683); 1F, Mittagong, 150.45°E, 34.45°S, 1 Aug, 1959, P. Rainbird, (AM KS 48874, BJR 746); 1F, Jamberoo, 150.78°E, 34.65°S, 30 Dec, 1992, J. Noble, (AM KS 58546, BJR 751); 1F, 17km NE Narrandera, 146.68°E, 34.65°S, 13 Apr, 1983, J.T. Doyen, (ANIC 42 0 0 0 308, BJR 438); 1M, 1F, Gerringong, 150.83°E, 34.73°S, 13 Mar, 1997, G. Wishart, (AM KS 50105, BJR 753); 1F, Harley Hill 6km E of Berry, 150.77°E, 34.77°S, 25 Nov, 1997, G. Wishart, (AM KS 51328, BJR 703); 1M, 1F, 2 imm., Harley Hill, nr Gerringong, 150.77°E, 34.77°S, 21 Aug, 1999,G Wishart, (AM KS 65915, BJR 799); 1F, Berry, 150.70°E, 34.78°S, 28 Aug, 1966, R.E. Mascord, (AM KS 18945, BJR 674); 1M, 2F, Pickwick Farm, S of Gunning, 149.27°E, 34.78°S, 1 Dec, 1999, M. Zabka & M. Gray, (AM KS 65912, BJR 787); 4M, 6F, Pickwick Farm, S of Gunning, woodland, under bark, 149.27°E, 34.78°S, 12 Dec, 1999,M Zabka, (AM KS 65910, BJR 776); 1F, 1 imm., Murrumbateman, 149.03°E, 34.97°S, 6 Mar, 1977, R. Moran, (ANIC 42 0 0 0 288, BJR 425); 1M, 3F, Jervis Bay, 150.73°E, 35.05°S, 28 Oct, 2002, M. Zabka & G. Wishart, (AM KS 81350, BJR 673); 2F, 1 imm., 10km S of Wagga Wagga, nr Collorboralli Creek, under bark, 147.33°E, 35.25°S, 18 Apr, 1993, C.A. Car, (WAM T66949, BJR 499); 2F, E bank Murray River nr Swan Hill, under bark, 143.57°E, 35.33°S, 30 Nov, 2002, M.S. Harvey, M.E. Bosfelds, (WAM T66948, BJR 494); 1F, Albury, 146.90°E, 36.05°S, 28 Sep, 1958, R.V. Southcott, (SAM NN 22391, BJR 557); 1M, Frying Pan, Cooma, 149.13°E, 36.23°S, 12 Aug, 1998, J Noble, (AM KS 51659, BJR 708); 1M, Frying Pan, Cooma, 149.13°E, 36.23°S, 11 Jan, 1995, J Noble, (AM KS 56542, BJR 727); 1M, Frying Pan, Cooma, 149.13°E, 36.23°S, 12 Aug, 1994, J Noble, (AM KS 56544, BJR 735); 1F, Frying Pan, Cooma, 149.13°E, 36.23°S, 12 Aug, 1994, J. Noble, (AM KS 56541, BJR 716); 1M, Frying Pan, Cooma, 149.13°E, 36.23°S, 12 Jul, 1993, J. Noble, (AM KS 56549, BJR 729); 1M, Frying Pan, Cooma, 149.13°E, 36.23°S, 12 Aug, 1994, J. Noble, (AM KS 56548, BJR 736); 1F Frying Pan, Cooma, 149.13°E, 36.23°S, 12 Aug, 1994, J. Noble, (AM KS 56545, BJR 749); 1F, Frying Pan, Cooma, 149.13°E, 36.23°S, 12 Mar, 1992, J. Noble, (AM KS 58569, BJR 755); 1F, Frying Pan, Cooma, 149.13°E, 36.23°S, 12 Mar, 1992, J. Noble, (AM KS 58568, BJR 757); 1F, Frying Pan, Cooma, 149.13°E, 36.23°S, 18 Dec, 1991, J. Noble, (AM KS 56443, BJR 758); 1F, Frying Pan, Cooma, 149.13°E, 36.23°S, 12 Mar, 1992, J. Noble, (AM KS 58567, BJR 759); 1F Frying Pan, Cooma, 149.13°E, 36.23°S, 12 Aug, 1994, J. Noble, (AM KS 56543, BJR 762); 1F, Frying Pan, Cooma, 149.13°E, 36.23°S, 12 Mar, 1992, J. Noble, (AM KS 58565, BJR 763); 1F, Frying Pan, Cooma, 149.13°E, 36.23°S, 12 Jul, 1993, J. Noble, (AM KS 56495, BJR 765); 1F, Frying Pan, Cooma, 149.13°E, 36.23°S, 12 Mar, 1992, J. Noble, (AM KS 56452, BJR 767); 1F, Frying Pan, Cooma, 149.13°E, 36.23°S, 12 Mar, 1992, J. Noble, (AM KS 56451, BJR 768); 1F Frying Pan, Cooma, 149.13°E, 36.23°S, 12 Mar, 1992, J. Noble, (AM KS 58566, BJR 769); 1F, Beecroft, 151.07°E, 33.75°S, 11 Jan, 1995, J. Noble, (AM KS 56546, BJR 778); 1F, Frying Pan, Cooma, 149.13°E, 36.23°S, 12 Mar, 1993, J. Noble, (AM KS 56547, BJR 785); 1F, Eurobodalla N.P., Mystery Bay. under bark, 150.12°E, 36.30°S, 26 Dec, 2004, G. Milledge, (AM KS 90904, BJR 702); 1F, Bombala, 149.25°E, 36.92°S, 1929, Rev A.J. Barrett, (AM KS 19218, BJR 684). AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY: 1 imm., Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve, ACT, Eucalyptus, under bark, 149.15°E, 35.20°S, 16 Feb, 2011, B.J. Richardson, bark stripping, (ANIC 42 0 0 1500, BJR 1190); 2F, Black Mountain, 149.10°E, 35.27°S, 20 Aug, 1986, W. Rafferty, (ANIC 42 0 0 0 293, BJR 430); Canberra, 149.13°E, 35.30°S, 1960, E. McCallan, (ANIC 42 0 0 0 291, BJR 428); 1F, Northbourne Plantation, 149.13°E, 35.30°S, 15 Sep, 1933, W.J. Rafferty, (ANIC 42 0 0 0 285, BJR 422); 1F, 5km NE Piccadilly Circus, ACT, 148.80°E, 35.37°S, 1 Mar, 1982, D.C.F. Rentz, (ANIC 42 0 0 1125, BJR 870); 1F, 10km W Cotter River, ACT, 148.73°E, 35.40°S, 10 Dec, 1987, M. Baehr, (QM S 73123, BJR 945); 1M, Murrumbidgee River 3km Cotter River, 149.05°E, 35.43°S, 20 Dec, 1984, (QM S 73130, BJR 927); 1F, 5km S Cotter River, 148.85°E, 35.45°S, 11 Dec, 1983, M. Baehr, (QM S 73125, BJR 944); 2M, Canberra, 148.83°E, 35.57°S, 1929, G.F. Hill, (ANIC 42 0 0 0 318, BJR 501). VICTORIA: 1M, 1F, Campaspe River, N of Rochester, under bark, 144.68°E, 36.27°S, 23 May, 1988, D. Hirst, (SAM NN 22385 6, BJR 551); 2F, 40km E Tallangatta, Vict, Eucalyptus, 147.82°E, 36.28°S, 13 Nov, 1990, (QM S 73108, BJR 941); 1F, 1 imm., Wangaratta, 146.32°E, 36.35°S, 29 May, 1963,E.F. Riek, (ANIC 42 0 0 0 286, BJR 423); 1F, 30km W Cooma, Eucalyptus, 144.72°E, 36.42°S, 11 Dec, 1990, (QM S 73131, BJR 909); 1F, Dimboola, 142.72°E, 36.45°S, 25 May, 1988, D. Hirst, (SAM NN 22378, BJR 535); 1F, 5km W Gabsted, NW Myrtleford, Eucalyptus, 146.73°E, 36.57°S, 5 Dec, 1990, (QM S 73127, BJR 920); 1M, 12km NNE Mansfield, 146.13°E, 36.95°S, 15 Dec, 1990, (QM S 73124, BJR 946); 1F, Spring Vale, 144.90°E, 37.00°S, 11 May, 1965, R.V. Southcott, (SAM NN 22389, BJR 536); 1M, 1F, Deep Lead, 1km SW, under bark, 142.72°E, 37.00°S, 21 Jun, 1989, D. Hirst, (SAM NN 22387 8, BJR 541); 1F, 5km SW Eilden, 145.92°E, 37.23°S, 16 Dec, 1990, (QM S 73109, BJR 948); 1F, Anakie Junction, 1km NW, Brisbane Ranges, under bark, 144.25°E, 37.88°S, 2 Jun, 1989, D. Hirst, (SAM NN 22390, BJR 539); 1M, 1F, Churchill, peridomestic, 146.45°E, 38.30°S, 28 Dec, 1992, R. de Sousa Daw, (SAM NN 22381 2, BJR 553); 1F, Churchill, peridomestic, 146.45°E, 38.30°S, 16 Nov, 1993, R. de Sousa Daw, (SAM NN 22380, BJR 516);: 2F, 2imm., Churchill, 146.45°E, 38.30°S, 7 Aug, 1999, R. de Sousa-Daw, (SAM NN 22383-4, BJR 552); 1M, 2F, Spring Creek, Torquay, 144.32°E, 38.33°S, 26 Dec, 1982, (ANIC 42 0 0 0 289, BJR 426); 1M, Billys Creek Section, Morwell Natl Park, 146.42°E, 38.35°S, 12 Apr, 2003, K. Harris, (SAM NN 22379, BJR 517); 1F, 17km E of Naringal, Eucalypts, under bark, 142.80°E, 38.42°S, 27 Aug, 1978,Parnaby, (AM KS 44483, BJR 798); 1F, 6 imm., Separation Creek, 143.90°E, 38.63°S, 19 Sep, 1989, M.S. Harvey, M.E. Blosfelds, (WAM T66952, BJR 498). TASMANIA: 1M, Forth Falls, 146.22°E, 41.38°S, 28 Dec, 1926, Hickman, (AM KS 31084, BJR 800); 1M, Punch Bowl, 147.17°E, 41.45°S, 24 Aug, 1928, V.V.Hickman, (AM KS 31063, BJR 801); 1F, West Darlington, Maria Is. 148.07°E, 42.58°S, 14 Apr, 1968, A.J. Dartnall, (TM J814, BJR 1121); 1F, West Moonah, 147.28°E, 42.85°S, 27 Oct, 1988, Grade 6, Springfield Gardens P.S., (TM J2765, BJR 1126); 1M, Carlton, S.E., 147.68°E, 42.87°S, 20 Jul, 1963, E. Aves, (TM J824, BJR 1118); 2F, Hobart, 147.32°E, 42.88°S, 30 Dec, 1899, (TM J871, BJR 1119); 1M, Hobart, 147.32°E, 42.88°S, 24 Jan, 1938, D.C. Pearse, (TM J832, BJR 1120); 1F, Hill behind New Town, 147.23°E, 42.88°S, Nov, 1938 G. Brownell, (TM J845, BJR 1124); 1F, Domain, Hobart, 147.32°E, 42.88°S, 15 Oct, 1962, J..F. Greenhill, (TM J870, BJR 1125); 1F, Roches Beach, 147.50°E, 42.90°S, Jul, 1977, E. Turner, (TM J1280, BJR 1117); 1F, Sloping Main, S.E., 147.68°E, 42.98°S, 29 Apr, 1965, E. Aves, (TM J507, BJR 1123). SOUTH AUSTRALIA: 2M, 2F, Lock 4, Murray River, under bark, 140.57°E, 34.33°S, 18 May, 1964,G.F. Gross, (SAM NN 22363 6, BJR 554); 3F, 3.8km NW Keyneton, under bark, 139.10°E, 34.53°S, 27 Dec, 2002, M.S. Harvey, M.E. Bosfelds, (WAM T66942, BJR 482); 2M, Para Hills, 138.65°E, 34.80°S, 11 Sep, 1975, G. Crook, (SAM NN 22331- 7A, BJR 514.1); 1F, Tea Tree Gully, 138.72°E, 34.82°S, 30 Dec, 1899, C. Bain, (SAM NN 22339, BJR 504); 1F, 1 imm., Millbrook Reservoir, 138.82°E, 34.82, 7 Mar, 2002°S, D. Hirst, J. Cox, (SAM NN 22376, BJR 522); 1M, Tea Tree Gully, 138.72°E, 34.82°S, 1 Jun, 1958, J. Walsh, (SAM NN 22338, BJR 545); 1F, Chain of Ponds, now Kangaroo Creek, under bark, 138.83°E, 34.82°S, 30 Jun, 1985, JJJ Szent Ivany, (SAM NN 22347, BJR 523); 1M, Blair Athol, Adelaide, 138.58°E, 34.85°S, May, 1987, J.A. Kairl, (SAM NN 22330, BJR 511); 1F, Norwood, 138.63°E, 34.92°S, 14 Mar, 1967, R. Briggs, (SAM NN 22328, BJR 510); 1F, Norwood, 138.63°E, 34.92°S, 18 Aug, 1967, R. Briggs, (SAM NN 22329, BJR 513); 2F, Norton Summit, 138.72°E, 34.92°S, Apr, 1967, R. Briggs, (SAM NN 22345-6, BJR 540); 14F, Adelaide Parklands, nr Dulwich, 138.62°E, 34.93°S, 7 Oct, 1975, G. Cook, P. Christie, (SAM NN 22306-19, BJR 505); 1F, 1 imm., Hazelwood Park, Adelaide, 138.65°E, 34.93°S, Jul, 1990, H. Mincham, (SAM NN 2815, BJR 538); 1M, Adelaide Parklands, nr Dulwich, 138.62°E, 34.93°S, 19 Oct, 1975, G. Crook, (SAM NN 22304, BJR 548); 1M, Adelaide Parklands, nr Dulwich, on flowering plants, 138.62°E, 34.93°S, 14 Sep, 1975, G. Crook, (SAM NN 22305, BJR 520); 1F, 1 imm., Waite Institute, Netherby, 138.62°E, 34.97°S, 23 Sep, 1975, R. Cook, (SAM NN 22323, BJR 503); 2F, Waite Institute, Netherby, 138.62°E, 34.97°S, 24 Sep, 1975, R. Cook, (SAM NN 22321-2, BJR 509); 1F, Waite Institute, Netherby, 138.62°E, 34.97°S, 10 Mar, 1977, R. Cook, (SAM NN 22327, BJR 524); 2M, 1F, Waite Institute, Netherby, 138.62°E, 34.97°S, 5 Dec, 1975, R. Cook, (SAM NN 22324-5, BJR 525); 1F, Waite Institute, Netherby, 138.62°E, 34.97°S, 8 Dec, 1975, R. Cook, (SAM NN 22326, BJR 530); 1F, Waite Institute, Netherby, 138.62°E, 34.97°S, 9 Feb, 1936, H. Womersley, (SAM NN 22320, BJR 531); 1M, 2 imm., Blackwood, 138.62°E, 35.02°S, 15 May, 1935,H. Womersley, (SAM NN 22353, BJR 526); 1M, Mylor, 138.77°E, 35.05°S, 11 Feb, 1979, (QM S 73085, BJR 900); 1M, Mylor, 138.77°E, 35.05°S, 11 Feb, 1979, A. Austin, (QM S 73092, BJR 929); Mylor 5km S of, 138.77°E, 35.05°S, 14 Dec, 1980, A.D. Austin, (AM KS 10546, BJR 686); 1F, Belair National Park, 138.65°E, 35.03°S,, Jan, 1936, H. Womersley, (SAM NN 22352, BJR 519); 1F, Mylor, 138.77°E, 35.05°S, 18 Nov, 1994, A. Austin, (QM S 73090, BJR 921); 1M, Mylor, 138.77°E, 35.05°S, 11 Feb, 1979, (QM S 73091, BJR 939); 2M, 21F, 6 imm., Mylor 5km S of, 138.77°E, 35.05°S, 14 Dec, 1980, A.D. Austin, (AM KS 10546, BJR 686); 1F, Kanmantoo, on tree trunk, 139.00°E, 35.07°S, 4 Oct, 1975, L. Davis, (SAM NN 22362, BJR 521); 1F, Clarendon, under bark, 138.63°E, 35.12°S, 26 Nov, 1978, A.F. Lees, (SAM NN 22348, BJR 534); 1F, Wistow, Klenka Rd, 136.93°E, 35.13°S, 5 Nov, 2003, M.S. Harvey, (WAM T66946, BJR 490); 1F, 1 imm., Wirra Wirra, 138.60°E, 35.23°S, 19 Sep, 1999, Waterhouse Club, (SAM NN 22350, BJR 502); 1F, Langhome Creek, 139.03°E, 35.30°S, Dec, 1979, C Wilson, (SAM NN 22360, BJR 528); 1F, 1 imm., Currency Creek° 138.75°E, 35.43°S, 20 May, 1986, D.C. Lee, (SAM NN 22349, BJR 533); 2M, 2F, 2 imm., Second Valley, under bark, 138.23°E, 35.53°S, 2 Aug, 1992, J.M. Waldock, (WAM T66944, BJR 488); 1M, Waterfall Creek, Western River, Conservation Park, Kangaroo Is, 136.90°E, 35.70°S, 4 Nov, 1987, D. Hirst, (SAM NN 22370, BJR 506); 1F, Cape Torrens Cons Park, 1km S Kangaroo Is, 136.72°E, 35.72°S, 4 Nov, 1990, E.G. Matthews, J.A. Forrest, (SAM NN 22371, BJR 532); 1F, Flinders Chase N.P. Kangaroo Is, 136.55°E, 35.88°S, 5 Oct, 1994, C. Graham, (SAM NN 22374, BJR 556); 1F, Kangaroo Is., 137.33°E, 35.92°S, Oct, 1925, (SAM NN 22369, BJR 515); 1M, 1 imm., Rocky River camping area, Flinders Chase N.P., Kangaroo IS, under bark, 136.73°E, 35.93°S, 8 Nov, 1987, D. Hirst, (SAM NN 22373, BJR 537); 1F, Rocky River camping area, Flinders Chase N.P., Kangaroo IS, under bark, 136.73°E, 35.93°S, 7 Nov, 1987, D. Hirst, (SAM NN 22372, BJR 549); 1F, 1M, Naracoorte, 140.73°E, 36.95°S, 18 Nov, 1978, E.G. Matthews, (SAM NN 22354 5, BJR 507); 1M, 1km W Vic/SA border, Dukes Hwy, 140.93°E, 36.38°S, 7 Aug, 1980, M.S. Harvey, (WAM T66941, BJR 489); 1F, Dingley Dell Natl Pleasure Resort, under bark, 140.68°E, 38.03°S, 22 Apr, 1979, D.C. Lee, (SAM NN 22357, BJR 518). WESTERN AUSTRALIA: 1F, Wheatley, Donnelly R Pool, 115.93°E, 34.08°S, 6 Jan, 1990, J.M. Waldock, (WAM T66939, BJR 479); 1M, 1F. 7imm., Mount Barker, 117.67°E, 34.63°S, 1 May, 1992, P. Man, (WAM T66919, BJR 465); 1F, Dog pool on Shannon River, 116.37°E, 34.77°S, 27 Apr, 1992, M.S. Harvey, J.M. Waldock, (WAM T66902, BJR 468); 1F, 7km N of South Coast Highway, 117.37°E, 34.93°S, 26 Apr, 1992, M.S. Harvey, J.M. Waldock, (WAM T66935, BJR 476); 1F, Denmark, 117.35°E, 34.95°S, 15 Dec, 1976, S.J. Curry, (WAM T66900, BJR 474); 1F, Walpole, 116.73°E, 34.98°S, 26 Apr, 1978, S.J. Curry, (WAM T66938, BJR 477); 1F, 10km SW of Walpole, 116.65°E, 35.05°S, 1 Dec. 1997, B. & M. Baehr, (QM S 73110, BJR 899).
Diagnosis. A large species (CL> 2.9mm), with a very short fertilization duct. It can be separated from the smaller S. villosa by size, position of the origin of the embolus and the size and position of the accessory gland on the insemination duct, and the shape of abdominal markings. It can be separated from S. zabkai by the position of the smaller gland, which is placed terminally or subterminally on the anterior edge of the insemination duct. The insemination duct approaches the anterior edge of the epigynum, while it is nearer the centre of the epigynum in S. zabkai. The abdomen is cream to dark brown with highly variable ginger, through brown, to black markings. The distinctive dorsal central marking on the abdomen is shaped with shorter thicker arms than in S. villosa. COI sequence differs by <2% from GenBank accessions JF949734 -39, JF949749 and JF949751 and by>4% from all other species.
Description. Male: Cephalothorax mid to dark orange with scattered pennate grey hairs over dorsal and lateral surfaces. Integument surrounding ALE, PME and PLE black with scattered grey hairs. Clypeus narrow, with long sparse fringe of grey hairs. Chelicerae geniculate, light to dark tan with median sparse fringe of long grey hairs. Blunt toothlike protuberance projecting forwards, three large fused promarginal teeth and one large straight fissident retromarginal tooth. Endites and labium dark brown grading to yellow. Sternum yellow to orange. Dorsal abdomen yellow to light brown with variable orange to dark brown or black pattern. Spinnerets yellow to brown. Ventral abdomen same colour as dorsal surface with faint darker median patch. Palps mid brown. L1 and L2 darker brown and more robust than L3 and L4, tibia and tarsus of L1 and L2 sparsely fringed. L3 and L4 femora with three transverse darker stripes. Palp: brown, tibia with single narrow apophysis. Tegulum relatively broad with anterior lateral lobe and a proximal lobe, origin of the embolus distal, forming a tapering single anticlockwise spiral around the bulb. Dimensions: CL 3.60±0.11 (20) 2.91–4.77, EFL 1.39±0.04 (20) 1.11–1.73, CW 2.88±0.10 (20) 2.30– 3.59, AEW 2.28±0.05 (20) 1.92–2.72, AMEW 1.27±0.03 (20) 1.05–1.55, PEW 2.21±0.05 (20) 1.86–2.60, AL 3.86±0.12 (12) 3.22–4.58, P1+T 1 3.49±013 (20) 2.48–4.40.
Female. Cephalothorax yellow to dark orange, lower margin grading to dark brown, pars cephalica darker than pars thoracica. Integument surrounding ALE, PME and PLE black, sides with light grey hairs, scattered on the upper surface, thicker behind the PLE and on the rear surfaces. Clypeus narrow with light grey fringe of scattered hairs. Chelicerae geniculate, mid orange, with two promarginal teeth on a single base and a single, large, fissident, retromarginal tooth. Endites and labium orange grading to yellow. Sternum orange. Dorsal abdomen yellow with variable dark brown to black pattern. Spinnerets mid brown. Ventral abdomen same colour as dorsal surface with dark brown median patch. Palps mid brown. L1, L2, L3 and L4 similar sizes but grading in robustness. Legs mid brown, femur with three dark brown transverse dark bands, patella with a single transverse band, tibia with two transverse dark bands, metatarsus with two transverse bands and tarsus with a single transverse band. All bands vary in intensity between specimens. Epigynum: consisting of two large fossae and a lightly sclerotised margin. Rarely, a faint brown patch varying in shape is found in the middle of each fossa. Guides weakly formed and varying greatly in shape and depth. Copulatory openings indistinct. Accessory gland on the anterior edge of the insemination duct and placed either terminally or subterminally,. Insemination ducts pass laterally across the anterior part of the fossa to the mid line and then move posteriorly until entering the spermatheca on the mid line. Spermatheca large, rounded and within the margin of the fossa close to the posterior edge. Right and left insemination ducts in contact. Fertilization duct short, indistinguishable externally. Dimensions: CL 3.54±0.04 (55) 2.97–4.27, EFL 1.42±0.01 (54) 1.18–1.61, CW 2.81±0.03 (53) 2.29–3.34, AEW 2.28±0.02 (54) 1.98–2.54, AMEW 1.24±0.01 (54) 1.11–1.49, PEW 2.20±0.02 (54) 1.92–2.48, AL 4.58±0.13 (41) 3.41–6.19, P1+T1 2.50±0.05 (52) 1.98–2.97.
Distribution and biology. Found in temperate regions throughout Australia (Fig. 14). Does not extend as far inland in WA as predicted. Nocturnal, found under bark in eucalypt forest and woodlands. Likely IUCN Red List Category LC
description: Published as part of Richardson, Barry J. & Gunter, Nicole L., 2012, Revision of Australian jumping spider genus Servaea Simon 1887 (Aranaea: Salticidae) including use of DNA sequence data and predicted distributions, pp. 1-33 in Zootaxa 3350 on pages 12-18, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.212467