Lycosa aragogi
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Lycosa aragogi is a species of wolf spider (Lycosidae) that occurs in Iran and was scientifically described in 2017 . It was named after the fictional spider Aragog from the novel Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets because of the similarity to the character in the film of the same name , which is based on a wolf spider.
features
Lycosa aragogi has only been described on the basis of a single female, the males of the species are unknown. The total length of the spider is 26 millimeters, the carapace is 11.3 millimeters long and 7.5 millimeters wide. It is characterized by a slightly pronounced gradual descent of the thoracic region , the eye area is not elevated. The carapace has two black and three white stripes, which are formed from individual bristle hairs (setae) and which extend to the middle front eyes. The clypeus has black bristles. The sternum and labium are brown and also have black bristles.
The abdomen is yellow with a series of black spots and white bristles on top. The ventral side has several black bristles and white bristles in front of the epigastric furrow and some points with black bristles in the rear area. The area around the spinnerets is covered with black setae. The spinnerets themselves are yellow and covered with black bristles. The chelicerae are brown and covered with black bristles. The basal segment of the chelicerae has three promarginal and 3 retromarginal teeth. The palps are brown with white and black bristles. the patellae , tibiae and tarsi each have macrosetae on the upper side. The legs are brown with white and black bristles.
The specific structure of the genitals is given as an essential feature to differentiate it from other species: The epigyne has two front pockets with a deep median cut between them. The shape of the septum is similar to that of a conical flask with an anterior central groove, the posterior part of the septum has two setae. Length of the septum is more than 1.5 times the width of its posterior part. The spermatheca are oval with numerous pores, a massive fold of unknown function is in front of the spermatheca and a gland at its base.
distribution
The only place where the species was found so far is the type in the province of Kerman between Kerman and Rafsanjan in Iran . The location was at an altitude between 2200 and 2300 meters.
Way of life
There is no information about the way of life of the species. The habitat in the area where the type was found consists of a mountainous area with xerophyte vegetation consisting mainly of Astragalus sp. consists. The specimen was collected in their den, which was built on a rocky slope.
Systematics and naming
Lycosa aragogi was scientifically described in 2017 as an independent species within the genus Lycosa within the wolf spiders (Lycosidae) by Anton A. Nadolny and Alireza Zamani . In the family of wolf spiders , the genus is assigned to the subfamily Lycosinae and the tribe Lycosini. The first descriptors found, however, that Lycosa aragogi , in the context of a possible revision of the genus Lycosa , which is probably considered paraphyletic, could be regarded as a representative of an independent genus. The spider has specific morphological features, especially in the formation of the epigyne, which could justify a differentiation from other groups within the genus that now exists.
It was named after the fictional spider Aragog from the novel Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by British author JK Rowling . The reason for this is the similarity to the giant spider appearing in the film of the same name, which was designed based on the model of the wolf spiders.
supporting documents
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i Anton A. Nadolny, Alireza Zamani: A new species of burrowing wolf spiders (Araneae: Lycosidae: Lycosa) from Iran. Zootaxa 4286 (4), 2017; Pp. 597-600. doi : 10.11646 / zootaxa.4286.4.13
- ↑ Laura Geggel: Furry 'Harry Potter' Spider Discovered in Mountain Burrow. Live Science on July 7, 2017, accessed November 14, 2019
literature
- Anton A. Nadolny, Alireza Zamani: A new species of burrowing wolf spiders (Araneae: Lycosidae: Lycosa) from Iran. Zootaxa 4286 (4), 2017; Pp. 597-600. doi : 10.11646 / zootaxa.4286.4.13
Web links
- Lycosa aragogi in the World Spider Catalog
- Harry Pettit: Furry spider is named after giant 'Harry Potter' arachnid Aragog after scientists say it looks just like the infamous eight-legged villain. Daily Mail Online July 10, 2017, accessed November 14, 2019