In Memoriam: Arthur (Art) Decae and His Contributions to Arachnology

  Image Credit:  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Arthur-Decae  In Memoriam: Arthur (Art) Decae and His Contributions to Arachnology The arachnological community has received the sad news of the passing of Arthur (Art) Decae of the Netherlands, a long-standing member of the International Society of Arachnology (ISA) and the European Society of Arachnology (ESA). Arthur was a respected authority on mygalomorph spiders, particularly those of Europe and the Mediterranean region. His research contributed significantly to the taxonomy, diversity, distribution, and natural history of these often poorly known spiders. In announcing his passing on behalf of the ISA, Jason Dunlop extended condolences to Arthur's family, friends, and colleagues. Marco Isaia, who remained in contact with Arthur during his final year, also shared a message that Arthur had specifically asked to be passed on to the arachnological community: “I would appreciate it if you tell our spider friends and ...

A New Species Description in the Genus Amaurobius C. L. Koch, 1837 from Türkıye (Araneae: Amaurobiidae)

 


A New Species Description in the Genus Amaurobius C. L. Koch, 1837 from Türkıye (Araneae: Amaurobiidae)

Abstract

A new species in the genus Amaurobius C. L. Koch, 1837, Amaurobius izmirensis sp. n., is described based on the male sex from Türkiye. A detailed description, including characteristic features with photographs of the general appearance and male copulatory organ, are provided. Additionally, the distribution of the species within Türkiye is mapped.

İlhan Coşar, Tarık Danışman "A New Species Description in the Genus Amaurobius C. L. Koch, 1837 from Türkıye (Araneae: Amaurobiidae)," Entomological News, 133(2), 192-196, (15 March 2026) https://doi.org/10.3157/021.133.0212