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

Photographic evidence of mite parasitism on a jumping spider Hyllus semicupreus (Simon, 1885) from Gujarat, Western India.

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Photographic evidence of mite parasitism on a jumping spider Hyllus semicupreus (Simon, 1885) from Gujarat, Western India.

Abstract

Parasitism is a common ecological relationship, although records of mite on spiders in India are sparse. During a field survey in Danta village of Gujarat state, a jumping spider Hyllus semicupreus (Simon, 1885) (Salticidae) was observed bearing a Parasitengon mite on its carapace and photographed using a smartphone equipped with macro-lens. This is the first photographic evidence of mite parasitism in this spider species from Gujarat. The record adds to the little understanding of spider-mite relationships in India, emphasising the need for further investigations on their variety and ecological significance.
Parmar,S. I. and Parmar,Y. A., 20260343944, English, Journal article, Turkey, 1306-3022, 21, (1), Ankara, Munis Entomology & Zoology, (562–565), MUNIS Research Group (MRG), Photographic evidence of mite parasitism on a jumping spider Hyllus semicupreus (Simon, 1885) from Gujarat, Western India., (2026)