First record of Megaselia abdita (Schmitz, 1959) (Diptera: Phoridae) infestation in captive tarantulas (Araneae: Theraphosidae

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  First record of Megaselia abdita (Schmitz, 1959) (Diptera: Phoridae) infestation in captive tarantulas (Araneae: Theraphosidae Abstract Flies of the genus Megaselia Rondani, 1856 exhibit exceptional ecological flexibility, with certain species acting as facultative parasites. This study presents the first documented cases of Megaselia abdita (Schmitz, 1959) infesting captive tarantulas (Araneae: Theraphosidae, Ceratogyrus darlingi Pocock, 1897 and Psalmopoeus irminia Saager, 1994) in terrarium settings. Our observations demonstrate that M . abdita colonise artificial habitats and exploit spider hosts similarly to Megaselia scalaris . Citation: Szymański, D.M., Szymański, D., Kłonowski, P. (2026). First record of Megaselia abdita (Schmitz, 1959) (Diptera: Phoridae) infestation in captive tarantulas (Araneae: Theraphosidae). Dipteron, 42, 25-29. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23137389

A new species of Cymbiapophysa Gabriel et Sherwood, 2020 (Araneae: Theraphosidae) from North-Western Ecuador

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A new species of Cymbiapophysa Gabriel et Sherwood, 2020 (Araneae: Theraphosidae) from North-Western Ecuador

Abstract
A new species of Cymbiapophysa Gabriel et Sherwood, 2020, C. bettycita sp.n., is described based on a unique combination of the male palpal bulb structures. Additionally, discussion on the distribution of the new species is provided. 

Peñaherrera-R, Pedro & Ghia, Taryn. (2025). A new species of Cymbiapophysa Gabriel et Sherwood, 2020 (Araneae: Theraphosidae) from North-Western Ecuador. rej. 34. 266-272. 10.15298/arthsel.34.2.10.