An integrative description of Euscorpius diagorasi sp. n. from Rhodes, Greece (Scorpiones: Euscorpiidae)

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  An integrative description of Euscorpius diagorasi sp. n. from Rhodes, Greece (Scorpiones: Euscorpiidae) Abstract The genus  Euscorpius  Thorell, 1876 comprises a diverse and taxonomically challenging group of scorpions in the Mediterranean, with Greece representing one of its principal centers of diversity. In this study, we provide an integrative description of  Euscorpius diagorasi   sp. n. , a new species from Rhodes Island, Greece. The new species is described on the basis of adult male and female morphology and mitochondrial COI sequence data. It is a small oligotrichous species characterized by a total length of approximately 21–25 mm, pale yellow to light brown coloration with darker reddish-brown pedipalps, pectinal tooth count of 8 in the male and 7 in the females, Pv = 7–8, Pe-et = 5–6, and a distinct mitochondrial lineage. Phylogenetic analyses based on COI recovered the Rhodian specimens as a strongly supported monophyletic lineage, sister to...

On the genus Catumiri Guadanucci, 2004 (Araneae: Theraphosidae) in Chile, with description of a new species

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On the genus Catumiri Guadanucci, 2004 (Araneae: Theraphosidae) in Chile, with description of a new species

Abstract
A new species of tarantula, belonging to the genus Catumiri from Chile is described. Catumiri almonacidae sp. nov. presents unique characteristics in the male palpal bulb and tibial apophysis, and the female spermathecae. It is distributed in the south centre of Chile, between 33.5° S and 35.4° S latitude. This species is commonly known in Chile informally as the Mahogany Dwarf Tarantula. The new species is diagnosed, described and illustrated. Comments on the natural history and a distribution map of the genus are presented.

Montenegro, Rubén & Aguilera, Milenko. (2025). ON THE GENUS CATUMIRI GUADANUCCI, 2004 (ARANEAE: THERAPHOSIDAE) IN CHILE, WITH DESCRIPTION OF A NEW SPECIES. 47. 82-86.