Pseudopoda qingxiensis Zhang, Jäger & Liu, 2023

Zhang, He, Zhu, Yang, Zhong, Yang, Jäger, Peter & Liu, Jie, 2023, A taxonomic revision of the spider genus Pseudopoda Jäger, 2000 (Araneae: Sparassidae) from East, South and Southeast Asia, Megataxa 9 (1), pp. 1-304 : 222-228

publication ID	https://doi.org/ 10.11646/megataxa.9.1.1
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scientific name	Pseudopoda qingxiensis Zhang, Jäger & Liu
status	sp. nov.

Treatment

Pseudopoda qingxiensis Zhang, Jäger & Liu , spec. nov. Figs 203–204 View FIGURE 203 View FIGURE 204 , Map 5 View MAP 5

Type material. CHINA, Sichuan Province: Holotype female from Guangyuan City, Qingchuan County, Qingxi Town , Sijiaowan Village , 32.63°N, 104.81°E, 2102 m, 7 May 2013 , J. Yang, L. Zhao & X. Meng leg. ( CBEE, LJ2125 ) GoogleMaps . Paratypes: 2 females, with same data as for holotype ( CBEE, LJ2126 – LJ2127 ) GoogleMaps .

Etymology. The specific name is derived from the type locality, the Qingxi Town; adjective.

Diagnosis. The female of P. qingxiensis Zhang, Jäger

& Liu, spec. nov. can be distinguished from those of all congeners by LL fused along median line in combination with the striking reticulate part of the vulva.

FEMALE (LJ2125): Measurements: Small sized. Body length 7.6–8.2, DS length 3.7, width 2.9, OS length 4.1, width 2.8. Eyes: AME 0.14, ALE 0.19, PME 0.16, PLE 0.22, AME–AME 0.13, AME–ALE 0.07, PME– PME 0.18, PME–PLE 0.32, AME–PME 0.28, ALE–PLE 0.23, CH AME 0.36, CH ALE 0.30. Spination: Pp 131, 101, 2121, 1014; Fe I–II 323, III–IV 322; Pa I–III 101, IV 100; Ti I–II 2228, III–IV 2126; Mt I–II 2024, III 3025, IV 3036. Measurements of palps and legs: Pp 4.6 (1.3, 0.6, 0.9, –, 1.8); I 16.8 (4.6, 2.3, 4.5, 4.0, 1.4); II 19.8 (5.2, 2.5, 5.4, 4.9, 1.8); III 15.7 (4.4, 2.0, 4.2, 3.8, 1.3); IV 17.3 (5.0, 1.5, 4.4, 4.7, 1.7). Leg formula: II-IV-I-III. Cheliceral furrow with ca. 28 denticles.

Epigyne ( Figs 203A–C View FIGURE 203 ): As in diagnosis. EF wider than long.AB indistinct.Anterior margins of LL V-shaped, on one side bulging, on the other side sligtly undulating. Some “fusion bubbles” present along median line of the former border between LL. IDS with loops posteriorly, and its anterior part covered by reticulate grid structure. FD short, narrow, situated posteriorly, tips dorsad.

Colouration ( Figs 204A–B View FIGURE 204 ): DS yellow with dark spots and marbled pattern inbetween. Fovea marked by a pair of close dots anteriorly and a triangular patch posteriorly. OS dorsally yellow with lots of marks and irregular pattern, with a transverse reddish-brown line and reddish-brown region at posterior part. OS ventrally yellow with several reddish-brown dots, irregular arranged.

MALE: Unknown.

Distribution. China (Sichuan Province).

Pseudopoda rhopalocera Yang, Chen, Chen & Zhang, 2009 Figs 205–206 View FIGURE 205 View FIGURE 206 , Maps 2, 4

Pseudopoda rhopalocera Yang et al., 2009: 20 View in CoL , figs F–J (Holotype: female from Lvchun Country , Honghe Prefecture , Yunnan, China, deposited in CBDU. Paratypes: 1 female from Lvchun Country , Honghe Prefecture , Yunnan, China, deposited in CBDU; 2 females from Mojiang Country , Simao City , Yunnan, China, deposited in CBDU; 1 female from Longquan Village , Lianghe Country , Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan, China, deposited in CBDU. Examined).

Material examined. MYANMAR, Shan State: 1 female, Loi Taung Village , 23.87°N, 98.35°E, 860 m, 10 June 2014, P. Schwendinger leg. ( MHNG, MHNG0025 View Materials ) GoogleMaps . CHINA, Yunnan Province: 3 females, Tengchong County, Manbang Township, Longwen Bridge , 25.02°N, 98.68°E, 1290 m, 5 June 2006, P. Hu leg. ( CAS, CASENT9031948 ) GoogleMaps ; 1 female, Tengchong County, Qingshui Township, Rehai , 25.95°N, 98.45°E, 1470 m, 1 June 2006, C. Yin, J. Hu & X. Yang leg. ( CAS, CASENT9031952 ) GoogleMaps ; 3 females, Tengchong County, Wuhe Township, Jintang Village , 24.53°N, 98.41°E, 1600 m, 6 June 2006, C. Yin, J. Hu & X. Yang leg. ( CAS, CASENT9031949 ) GoogleMaps .

Description. For details see Yang et al. (2009).

Variation. OS reddish brown (holotype with an irregular yellow pattern in posterior half of OS in dorsal view). Posterior margins of LL straighter than in holotype.

Distribution. China (Yunnan Province) and Myanmar (Shan State; new record).

Material examined. CHINA, Yunnan Province: 11 males, 21 females, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Dali Cangshan Scenic Spot , 25.69°N, 100.13°E, 2469 m, 16 May 2014 , X. Cao & Y. Zhong leg. ( CBEE, LJ01944 – LJ01975 ) GoogleMaps .

Description. For details see Jäger & Vedel (2007).

Variation. Males: Tip of dRTA smooth. Females: LL of IDS extending laterally more than half of their length beyond its first winding (only slightly extending beyond FW in paratype).

Distribution. China (Yunnan Province).