In Memoriam: Gérard Dupré (1947–2026) — A Life Devoted to the Study of Scorpions

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  Photo Credit: Le Parisien In Memoriam: Gérard Dupré (1947–2026) — A Life Devoted to the Study of Scorpions The passing of Gérard Dupré (1947–2026) is a deeply felt loss for those of us who share an interest in the study of scorpions and other arachnids. Throughout his life, he dedicated himself to documenting and preserving arachnological knowledge, contributing valuable work on scorpion taxonomy, distribution, and bibliography. His careful attention to the literature helped bring clarity and organization to a field whose history spans centuries and many languages. Gérard was also closely associated with the journal Arachnides , which became an important outlet for sharing research, faunistic records, and historical notes within the arachnological community. Through this work, he helped ensure that observations and studies—large and small—were preserved and made accessible to others with similar scientific interests. Beyond his scholarly contributions, Gérard was a humble and gen...

Ocular and appendage anomalies in a Thomisus from India (Araneae: Thomisidae)

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Ocular and appendage anomalies in a Thomisus from India (Araneae: Thomisidae)

Abstract
Anomalies in the right-hand eyes and left-hand legs of a subadult female of the genus Thomisus Walckenaer, 1805 collected from the Thar Desert, India are detailed, along with photomicrographs.

Tripathi, Rishikesh & Sherwood, Danniella & Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil. (2024). Ocular and appendage anomalies in a Thomisus from India (Araneae: Thomisidae). Revista Ibérica de Aracnología. 44. 148-149.