A new species of Mesiotelus Simon (Araneae: Liocranidae) from Turkey

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  A new species of Mesiotelus Simon (Araneae: Liocranidae) from Turkey ABSTRACT A new species of the liocranid spider genus Mesiotelus, M. aladaghensis sp. n . (male and female), is described in Aladağlar National Park, Niğde Province, Turkey. Its general habitus and genitalia are illustrated. The description and collection data for this species are also provided. Düzelten Balli, Z., & Türkeş, T. (2026). A new species of Mesiotelus Simon (Araneae: Liocranidae) from Turkey. Journal of Natural History , 60 (37–40), 2009–2017. https://doi.org/10.1080/00222933.2026.2716814

Spiders of Tunisia (Araneae): Past, Present and Future

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Kmira, Ghassen & Nasri‐Ammar, Karima. (2024). Spiders of Tunisia (Araneae): Past, Present and Future. 10.5281/zenodo.13322984. This conference poster is a precursor to an upcoming comprehensive catalog of Tunisian spiders. The catalog, soon to be published, will serve as a cornerstone for future araneological research in Tunisia. It compiles and reviews all scattered literature, analyzes the current taxonomic composition and geographic distribution of spider records, and discusses the challenges and future perspectives of the discipline.