Xysticus fraternus Banks 1895

Paquin, Pierre & Dupérré, Nadine, 2006, The spiders of Québec: update, additions and corrections, Zootaxa 1133, pp. 1-37 : 30

Xysticus fraternus Banks 1895

Material examined.— Canada: Québec: Brome­Missisquoi, Saint­Armand [45°02’N, 73°03’W] 04.ix.2000, hand collecting at night on vegetation, 1Ψ, C. Chantal ( CPAD); Sainte­Anne­de­Bellevue, Morgan Arboretum [45°27’N, 73°57’W] 16.vii.2003, pitfall in field, 1ɗ, C. Buddle (LEM); Sainte­Anne­de­Bellevue, Morgan Arboretum [45°27’N, 73°57’W] 27.vi.2003 pitfall in field, 2ɗ, C. Buddle (LEM).

Diagnosis.— Males are characterised by the tegular apophyses, the basal one being large and flat, reaching the prolateral side of the palpus. Females are recognised by a broad median septum enlarging anteriorly ( Dondale & Redner 1978).

Distribution.— New Mexico to Georgia northward to Minnesota and Québec (present records) (see Dondale & Redner 1978).

Remark.— The occurrence of the species was suspected by Paquin & Dupérré (2003, figs 2634–2637). The present records suggest that the species has an affinity for conifer forests.