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Odo sp. A Miturgid in Miturginae

A miturgid species in Miturginae, destined to become a new genus (Raven, pers. comm.) found at Morgan SA and Eaglehawk Reserve near Bordertown SA, a spindly ground walker, active in Winter. These specimens belong to an undescribed species, possibly two. ♀ 9mm ♂ 8.5mm

Male adult, Eaglehawk Waterhole Reserve near Bordertown SA


Odo
Photo: Mark Newton

Male adult, Eaglehawk Waterhole Reserve near Bordertown SA


Odo
Photo: Mark Newton

Male adult, Eaglehawk Waterhole Reserve near Bordertown SA


Odo
Photo: Mark Newton

Male adult, Morgan SA


Odo
Photo Michael J. Barritt

Male adult, Morgan SA


Odo
Photo: Mark Newton

Palp, eye arrangement and chelicereal dentition


Odo
Photos: Mark Newton

Female from above, Morgan SA 5320


Odo
Photo: Mark Newton

Female from side, Morgan SA 5320


Odo
Photo: Mark Newton

Female facing, Morgan SA 5320


Odo
Photo: Mark Newton

References


  • Hickman 1944 - Hickman, V. V. (1944a). Scorpions and spiders. In: The Simpson desert expedition, 1939-Scientific reports No. 1, Biology. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia 68, 18-48.
 

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