Morphological features and distribution of Loureedia jerbae (El-Hennawy, 2005) (Araneae: Eresidae) in Libya
ABSTRACT
Seven male specimens (one immature and six adults) of a rare species of Loureedia jerbae (El-Hennawy, 2005), are recorded for the first time in Libya, representing the first record of this species outside of Tunisia. Illustrations and a description are provided. Only the most recent adult of the specimens captured in October/November of 2019 to 2022 was examined, identified and described. Although Libya has one of the least recorded spider species in the Mediterranean region, it is promising to reveal more undiscovered and undocumented species through extensive research in this large country.
Hamida S. Khbaish, Hoda M. Elmareme and Abdulhamed M. Etriieki (2024) “Morphological features and distribution of Loureedia jerbae (El-Hennawy, 2005) (Araneae: Eresidae) in Libya”, African Journal of Advanced Pure and Applied Sciences (AJAPAS), 3(2), pp. 96–101. Available at:
https://aaasjournals.com/index.php/ajapas/article/view/758 (Accessed: 13 May 2024).
