taxonID	type	description	language	source
870A879CFF96FFED9F0C6580FA9E9DD3.taxon	type_taxon	Type species Mogrus fulvovittatus Simon, 1882, by original designation.	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF96FFED9F0C6580FA9E9DD3.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis For diagnostic features of the genus, see Andreeva et al. (1981) and Logunov (1995).	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF96FFED9F0C6580FA9E9DD3.taxon	distribution	Distribution Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, Europe, and South Asia.	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF97FFE89CA76176FBBF9FC4.taxon	description	urn: lsid: zoobank. org: act: EF 44 D 5 D 2 - 8082 - 48 A 7 - B 24 B- 233 F 4 AB 5 E 4 BB Figs 1 – 4	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF97FFE89CA76176FBBF9FC4.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis Males of M. shushka sp. nov. are similar to those of M. cognatus Wesołowska & van Harten, 1994, in having a long and broad cymbium, a protuberance positioned slightly at the prolateral side but can be distinguished by a triangular-shaped protuberance (vs thumb-shaped in M. cognatus); RTA gradually narrows towards the tip (vs pronounced curve and extended tip in M. cognatus) (compare Figs 3 A – C, 4 A – B with Wesołowska & van Harten 1994: figs 112 – 114; 2010: figs 37 – 39). Females are similar to those of M. macrocephalus Lawrence, 1927 in having a centrally positioned depression; copulatory ducts membranous, initially broad, gradually narrowing and becoming coiled but can be distinguished from the latter by differences in the shape of the depression and the coiling of the copulatory duct. Fertilization ducts are short and closely spaced (vs large and widely spaced in M. macrocephalus) compare Figs 3 D – H, 4 C – D with Azarkina & Foord (2013: figs 51 – 53).	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF97FFE89CA76176FBBF9FC4.taxon	etymology	Etymology The specific epithet ‘ shushka ’ is a noun in apposition, derived from the Sanskrit word Śu ṣka, meaning ‘ dry / arid’. It refers to the species’ distribution in the drylands, highlighting its habitat preference for arid and open natural ecosystems.	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF97FFE89CA76176FBBF9FC4.taxon	materials_examined	Type material Holotype INDIA • ♂; Rajasthan, Beawar, Chhatrasagar, Nimaaj; 26 ° 06 ′ 32.2 ′′ N, 74 ° 01 ′ 08.6 ′′ E; elev. 320 m; 28 Sep. 2024; R. Tripathi and G. Kadam leg.; found on a tree branch, by hand; NCBS, NRC-AA- 0640. Paratypes INDIA • 2 ♀♀; same data as for holotype; NCBS, NRC-AA- 0641, NRC-AA- 0642 • 1 ♂, 1 ♀; Rajasthan, Jaisalmer, Desert National Park, Loharki area; 27 ° 08 ′ 21.9 ′′ N, 71 ° 45 ′ 58.2 ′′ E; elev. 234 m; 20 Aug. 2022; R. Tripathi leg.; NCBS, NRC-AA- 0643, NRC-AA- 0644 • 1 ♂, 2 ♀♀; Gujarat, Kutch, Chaari; 23 ° 33 ′ 45.02 ′′ N, 69 ° 24 ′ 44.10 ′′ E; elev. 28 m; 7 Dec. 2023; D. Prajapati leg.; found on a tree branch, by hand; WON 104360 A.	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF97FFE89CA76176FBBF9FC4.taxon	description	Description Male (holotype, Figs 1 A – D, 2 A – C) COLOURATION IN ALCOHOL. Carapace, eye region, clypeus, chelicerae, endites, labium, legs, opisthosoma, sternum chocolate brown (Fig. 2 A – C). Carapace with two prominent, nearly uniform white bands originating behind AMEs, extending posteriorly, and merging at the anterior part to form distinct U-shape (Figs 1 A, 2 A). Eye field with recumbent black flattened setae reflects in alcohol; anterior eyes encircled by tiny dirt whitish hairs (Fig. 2 A, C). White hairs cover clypeal region; thin brown stripes arise beneath ALE extending laterally (Fig. 2 C). Abdomen ovoid, with dark brown median region featuring chevronshaped markings, bordered by thick white longitudinal stripes on either side (Fig. 2 A). MEASUREMENTS. Total length: 7.28. Carapace: length 3.52, width 2.57. Abdomen: length 3.76, width 2.21. Length of chelicerae: 1.73. Clypeus height: 0.18. Eye diameters: AME 0.61, ALE 0.31, PME 0.09, PLE 0.31; AME – AME: 0.05. Eye interdistances: AME – ALE 0.17, PME – PLE 0.36, ALE – ALE 1.66, PME – PME 2.12, ALE – PME 0.37, PLE – PLE 2.16. Measurements of palp and legs: palp: 2.88 (1.04, 0.35, 0.28, 1.21), leg I 7.66 (2.18, 1.26, 2.01, 1.42, 0.79), II 6.17 (1.88, 1.04, 1.49, 1.04, 0.72), III 6.12 (2.02, 0.86, 1.41, 1.18, 0.65), IV 5.98 (1.92, 0.74, 1.31, 1.29, 0.72). Leg formula: 1234. PALP (Figs 3 A – C, 4 A – B). Yellowish brown palp with darker cymbium. Cymbium elongated and broad, with smoothly arched prolateral margin, while retrolateral side exhibits distinct depression (Figs 3 A, C, 4 A). Bulbus with prominent protuberance prolaterally (Figs 3 A, 4 A). Embolus filiform, broad at base, originating at 12 o’clock position (left palp in ventral view), encircling tegulum (Figs 3 A, 4 A). RTA moderately long, broad at base, and slightly curved distally (Figs 3 A – C, 4 A – B). Female (paratype, Figs 1 E – F, 2 D – F) COLOURATION IN ALCOHOL. General aspects essentially as in male except following: habitus colour lighter than male, opisthosoma with creamy-white blotches and streaks (Fig. 2 D). MEASUREMENTS. Total length: 6.23. Carapace: length 2.66, width 2.21. Abdomen: length 3.57, width 2.24. Length of chelicerae: 1.08. Clypeus height: 0.18. Eye diameters: AME 0.55; ALE 0.31, PME 0.07, PLE 0.25; AME – AME 0.04. Eye interdistances: AME – ALE 0.11, ALE – ALE 1.38, ALE – PME 0.29, PME – PLE 0.27, PLE – PLE 1.92, PME – PME 1.94. Measurements of palp and legs: palp: 1.57 (0.61, 0.19, 0.24, 0.53), leg I 4.36 (1.38, 0.81, 0.97, 0.69, 0.51), II 4.03 (1.32, 0.69, 0.89, 0.68, 0.45), III 4.49 (1.60, 0.62, 0.97, 0.78, 0.52), IV 4.58 (1.48, 0.66, 0.89, 1.01, 0.54). Leg formula: 4312. GENITALIA (Figs 3 D – E, 4 C – D). Epigyne broadly oval, with distinct central semi-crescent depression (Figs 3 D, 4 C). Copulatory openings slit-like, situated at rear edge of depression. Insemination ducts membranous, broad initially becoming narrow and coiled (Figs 3 E, 4 D); fertilization ducts prominent, directed laterally (Figs 3 E, 4 D).	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF97FFE89CA76176FBBF9FC4.taxon	distribution	Distribution India (Gujarat and Rajasthan).	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF97FFE89CA76176FBBF9FC4.taxon	description	Variation Copulatory duct coiling varies in all the female paratypes studied (Fig. 3 E – H).	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF93FFE39C926687FE3B9A34.taxon	description	urn: lsid: zoobank. org: act: 034 C 9812 - C 92 D- 4293 - B 40 D- 058 B 8048 A 78 D Figs 5 – 8	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF93FFE39C926687FE3B9A34.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF93FFE39C926687FE3B9A34.taxon	etymology	Etymology The specific epithet pune (noun in apposition) refers to Pune city, the type locality of the species. The name is dedicated to the small protected areas in and around Pune, which harbour a remarkable biodiversity despite urban pressures. It also highlights the importance of conserving the unique semi-arid ecosystems of the region.	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF93FFE39C926687FE3B9A34.taxon	materials_examined	Type material Holotype INDIA • ♂; Maharashtra, Pune, Alfa Laval Biodiversity Park, Pimpri Chinchwad; 18 ° 42 ′ 11 ′′ N, 73 ° 47 ′ 44 ′′ E; elev. 597 m; 31 May 2024; A. Kulkarni leg.; found on a tree branch, by hand; NCBS, NRC-AA- 0645. Paratype INDIA • 1 ♀; same data as for holotype; NCBS, NRC-AA- 0646.	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF93FFE39C926687FE3B9A34.taxon	description	Description Male (holotype, Figs 5 A – B, 6 A – C) COLOURATION IN ALCOHOL. Carapace, eye region, clypeus, chelicerae, endites, labium, legs, opisthosoma, sternum dark brown (Figs 5 A – B, 6 A – C). Carapace with two prominent white bands of uniform thickness, originating behind PLEs and extending posteriorly, in between covered with black appressed hair (Figs 5 B, 6 A). Clypeus short; covered with long black hairs. Chelicerae elongated, with distinct gap visible in frontal view (Fig. 6 C). Abdomen oval-shaped, tapers posteriorly, featuring dark brown median region with pale lateral bands (Figs 5 B, 6 A). Leg covered with white and black hairs intermixed; femur I – IV apical half pale colour (Fig. 6 A). MEASUREMENTS. Total length. 5.78. Carapace length 2.94, width (at middle) 2.18. Abdomen length 2.84, width (at middle) 1.63. Eye diameters: AME 0.55, ALE 0.29, PME 0.07, PLE 0.27. Eye interdistances: AME – ALE 0.17, AME – AME 0.03, PME – PME 1.72, ALE – ALE 1.49, PME – PLE 0.29, PLE – PLE 1.94, ALE – PME 0.34. Length of chelicerae: 1.33. Measurements of palp and legs: palp: 2.36 (0.85, 0.22, 0.23, 1.06), leg I 5.6 (1.61, 0.92, 1.32, 1.06, 0.65), II 4.65 (1.51, 0.79, 1.03, 0.86, 0.46), III 4.8 (1.66, 0.70, 0.95, 0.88, 0.61), IV 4.75 (1.53, 0.66, 0.96, 1.03, 0.57). Leg formula: 1342. PALP (Figs 7 A – B, 8 A – B). Primarily amber-colored, with some areas appearing darker (Fig. 7 A). Cymbium elongated, broad, slightly tilted toward retrolateral side in ventral view (Figs 7 A, 8 A). Bulbus with large, heart-shaped protuberance positioned retrolaterally, appearing membranous and oval in retrolateral view (Figs 7 A – B, 8 A – B). Embolus filiform, broad at base, originating at 1 o’clock position (left palp in ventral view), encircling tegulum (Figs 7 A, 8 A). RTA long, gradually narrow and bend at tip in ventral view (Figs 7 A – B, 8 A – B). Female (paratype, Figs 5 C – D, 6 D – F) COLOURATION IN ALCOHOL. General aspects essentially as in male except following: habitus colour lighter than male; carapace with faint white band covered with black blotches (Fig. 6 D). Opisthosoma lacks white stripes, with chevron pattern at posterior half (Fig. 6 D). MEASUREMENTS. Body length. 5.65. Carapace length 2.84, width (at middle) 2.28. Abdomen length 2.81, width (at middle) 1.76. Eye diameters: AME 0.55, ALE 0.29, PME 0.07, PLE 0.29. Eye interdistances: AME – ALE 0.21, AME – AME 0.02, PME – PME 1.99, ALE – ALE 1.58, PME – PLE 0.26, PLE – PLE 2.05, ALE – PME 0.31. Length of chelicerae: 1.07. Measurements of palp and legs: palp: 2.36 (0.85, 0.22, 0.23, 1.06), leg I 4.55 (1.43, 0.80, 1.01, 0.79, 0.52), II 4.14 (1.37, 0.72, 0.90, 0.68, 0.47), III 4.44 (1.52, 0.72, 0.79, 0.88, 0.53), IV 4.46 (1.49, 0.58, 0.85, 1.01, 0.53). Leg formula: 4132. GENITALIA (Figs 7 C – D, 8 C – D). Epigyne subtriangular with slightly convex anterior margin and large median depression (Figs 7 C, 8 C). Copulatory opening large, widely spaced. Copulatory duct initially wide and membranous, while looped and darker at end (Figs 7 D, 8 D). Fertilization ducts prominent, diverging (Figs 7 D, 8 D).	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF93FFE39C926687FE3B9A34.taxon	distribution	Distribution India (Maharashtra). New record for India	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF98FFE19F1D6347FD909A46.taxon	description	Figs 9 – 10	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF98FFE19F1D6347FD909A46.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis For diagnosis, see Logunov (1995) and Wesołowska (1996).	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF98FFE19F1D6347FD909A46.taxon	materials_examined	Type material Holotype (not examined) KAZAKHSTAN • ♂; South Kazakhstan, Chimkent area, Arys; 3 May 1988; D. Logunov leg.; ISEN 2682. Paratypes (not examined) KAZAKHSTAN • 6 ♀♀; same data as for holotype; ISEN 2678. For complete list of paratypes, see Logunov (1995). Material examined INDIA • 1 ♂, 4 ♀♀; Rajasthan, Jaisalmer, Desert National Park, Sudasri area; 26 ° 43 ′ 03.9 ′′ N, 70 ° 36 ′ 18.0 ′′ E; elev. 235 m; 24 Oct. 2022; R. Tripathi leg.; found on grass, by hand; NCBS, NRC- AA- 0647 to NRC-AA- 0651.	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF98FFE19F1D6347FD909A46.taxon	description	Description For description, see Logunov (1995) and Wesołowska (1996). Measurements Male (Figs 9 A – C, 10 A – C) Total length: 4.27. Carapace: length 2.08, width 1.49. Abdomen: length 2.19, width 1.26. Length of chelicerae: 0.76. Clypeus height: 0.06. AME 0.43, ALE 0.24, PME 0.06, PLE 0.22; AME – AME 0.03, AME – ALE 0.07, ALE – ALE 1.02, ALE – PME 0.23, PME – PLE 0.20, PLE – PLE 1.29, PME – PME 1.30. Measurements of palp and legs: palp: 1.61 (0.59, 0.15,0.18, 0.69), leg I 3.65 (1.10, 0.57, 0.83, 0.66, 0.49), II 3.20 (1.02, 0.47, 0.70, 0.61, 0.40), III 3.79 (1.30, 0.54, 0.72, 0.75, 0.48), IV 3.73 (1.21, 0.48, 0.79, 0.79, 0.46). Leg formula: 3412. Female (9 D – F, 10 D – K) Total length: 7.81. Carapace: length 2.92, width 2.23. Abdomen: length 4.89, width 2.98. Length of chelicerae: 1.12. Clypeus height: 0.24. AME 0.55; ALE 0.28, PME 0.07, PLE 0.27; AME – AME 0.04, AME – ALE 0.13, ALE – ALE 1.42, ALE – PME 0.29, PME – PLE 0.30, PLE – PLE 1.87, PME – PME 1.83. Measurements of palp and legs: palp: 2.15 (0.82, 0.26, 0.33, 0.74), leg I 4.64 (1.45, 0.85, 1.02, 0.80, 0.52), II 4.33 (1.49, 0.76, 0.94, 0.64, 0.50), III 5.21 (1.81, 0.89, 0.89, 1.03, 0.59), IV 5.12 (1.71, 0.69, 1.05, 1.11, 0.56). Leg formula: 3412. Variations Shape of the copulatory opening, spermathecae, and accessory gland varies in all the female paratypes studied (Fig. 10 D – K). Records from India Rajasthan.	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF98FFE19F1D6347FD909A46.taxon	distribution	Distribution Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, India, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan (Logunov 1995; Wesolowska 1996; WSC 2026; present record).	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF98FFE19F1D6347FD909A46.taxon	discussion	Remark First record of the species from India.	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF9BFFFC9C116142FEB39DFA.taxon	description	Figs 11 – 14	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF9BFFFC9C116142FEB39DFA.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis Males of M. rajasthanensis are similar to those of M. frontosus Simon, 1871 in having a protuberance at the 2 o’clock position, RTA long and broad at the base, curving dorsally at the tip, but can be distinguished by a slightly longer cymbium (vs short in M. frontosus); the palpal bulb longer than wide (vs nearly subequal in length and width in M. frontosus) (compare Figs 13 A – B, 14 A – B with Andreeva et al. 1981: figs 9 – 11). For diagnosis of females, see Caleb et al. (2017).	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF9BFFFC9C116142FEB39DFA.taxon	materials_examined	Type material Holotype (not examined) INDIA • 1 ♀; Rajasthan, Sirohi, Mount Abu; 24.5917 ° N, 72.7237 ° E; elev. 1167 m; 14 Mar. 2017; K. Tyagi and V. Kumar leg.; ZSI-CDT-AA 560. Now deposited in NZC-ZSI 6581 / 18 (Dr John Caleb pers. com.). Material examined INDIA • 2 ♂♂, 2 ♀♀; Rajasthan, Jaisalmer, Desert National Park, Sudasri area; 26 ° 43 ′ 23.0 ′′ N, 70 ° 36 ′ 06.7 ′′ E; elev. 221 m; 24 Oct. 2022; R. Tripathi leg.; found on ground, by hand; NCBS, NRC- AA- 0652 to NRC-AA- 0655.	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF9BFFFC9C116142FEB39DFA.taxon	description	Description Male (Fig. 12 A – C) COLOURATION IN ALCOHOL. Carapace, clypeus, endites, labium, legs, opisthosoma, sternum peach colour; chelicerae brown (Fig. 12 A – C). Carapace with three distinct black longitudinal bands, a wide median black band extends from ocular region to posterior margin, flanked by two thinner black stripes along lateral margins, these lateral stripes originate near posterior lateral eyes and extend towards thoracic region, in between black bands white appressed hairs present appearing like white bands (Fig. 12 A – C). All eyes positioned within lateral black bands; region around anterior eyes reddish orange (Fig. 12 A – C). Clypeus region covered with long white hairs; thin brown stripes emerge from beneath ALEs and lateral sides of AMEs and extend laterally (Fig. 12 C). Abdomen ovoid, with a distinct central dark band running longitudinally, surrounded by a dense covering of white hairs (Fig. 12 A); ventral side uniformly pale, with scattered fine setae. MEASUREMENTS. Total length: 3.97. Carapace: length 1.98, width 1.48. Abdomen: length 1.99, width 1.12. Length of chelicerae: 0.71. Clypeus height: 0.09. AME 0.43; ALE 0.24, PME 0.04, PLE 0.19; AME – AME 0.03, AME – ALE 0.06, ALE – ALE 1.02, ALE – PME 0.24, PME – PLE 0.19, PLE – PLE 1.28, PME – PME 1.30. Measurements of palp and legs: palp: 1.48 (0.54, 0.15, 0.17, 0.62), leg I 3.42 (1.03, 0.50, 0.84, 0.64, 0.41), II 2.88 (0.94, 0.41, 0.66, 0.49, 0.38), III 3.74 (1.34, 0.46, 0.84, 0.74, 0.36), IV 3.55 (1.19, 0.45, 0.73, 0.73, 0.45). Leg formula: 3412. PALP (Figs 13 A – C, 14). Light to medium brown, with a darker sclerotized bulb. Bulb nearly oval, with prominent protuberance retrolaterally at 2 o’clock position in ventral view (Figs 13 A, 14 A). Embolus originate beneath protuberance; broad at base; encircling tegulum. RTA elongated, curved and tapering distally, hook-liked (Figs 13 B – C, 14 B). Female (Figs 12 D – F, 13 D – F) For detailed descriptions and illustrations of females, see Caleb et al. (2017). MEASUREMENTS. Total length: 5.20. Carapace: length 2.25, width 1.68. Abdomen: length 2.95, width 2.01. Length of chelicerae: 0.84. Clypeus height: 0.11. AME 0.43; ALE 0.24, PME 0.05, PLE 0.21; AME – AME 0.03, AME – ALE 0.07, ALE – ALE 1.06, ALE – PME 0.25, PME – PLE 0.19, PLE – PLE 1.46, PME – PME 1.42. Measurements of palp and legs: palp: 1.53 (0.61, 0.18, 0.23, 0.51), leg I 4.37 (1.05, 1.50, 0.77, 0.61, 0.44), II 3.05 (1.01, 0.49, 0.69, 0.46, 0.40), III 3.68 (1.31, 0.59, 0.70, 0.67, 0.41), IV 3.79 (1.22, 0.51, 0.78, 0.79, 0.49). Leg formula: 1432. Variation The male does not exhibit noticeable differences, whereas the female shows several distinct variations: longitudinal grooves along the lateral margins differ in shape: in one specimen, the grooves appears slightly curved, whereas in another, it exhibits a sharp bend. Additionally, the copulatory ducts form a V-shaped bend, which is relatively short in one individual but elongated in another. Furthermore, the size of the spermathecae also varies among the specimens, indicating intraspecific morphological variation in the female genital structures (Fig. 13 D – F).	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF9BFFFC9C116142FEB39DFA.taxon	distribution	Records from India Rajasthan (Caleb et al. 2017; present study). Distribution India (WSC 2026).	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
870A879CFF9BFFFC9C116142FEB39DFA.taxon	discussion	Remarks Mogrus rajasthanensis was originally described based solely on female specimens (Caleb et al. 2017). In the present study, male specimens are provisionally attributed to this species. The females closely resemble those of M. canescens (C. L. Koch, 1846), whereas the males assigned here show a strong similarity to those of M. frontosus (Simon, 1871). Females identified as M. canescens from Morocco have a distinct posterior median epigynal pocket (Oger 2024), a feature absent in specimens from Yemen previously assigned to M. canescens (Wesołowska & van Harten 1994), as well as in the holotype and additional female material of M. rajasthanensis (Caleb et al. 2017). This suggests that at least part of the Yemeni material may be referrable to M. rajasthanensis, although this interpretation requires confirmation. During extensive field surveys in Rajasthan, no males corresponding to the known morphology of M. canescens were encountered. While this observation alone is not conclusive, it supports the possibility that M. rajasthanensis and M. canescens represent distinct taxa in the region. The close resemblance between the males, attributed here to M. rajasthanensis, and M. frontosus, combined with differences in the female genital morphology, highlights the difficulty of reliable sex matching within Mogrus. Given the poor taxonomic resolution of the genus and the likelihood of mismatched sexes across species with overlapping distributions, the association of males and females in M. rajasthanensis should be regarded as tentative. A DNA barcode is available for M. rajasthanensis; however, comparative molecular data for related species remain insufficient. A comprehensive revision of Mogrus, integrating morphology, molecular data, and material from type localities, will be required to resolve these taxonomic uncertainties.	en	Kadam, Gautam, Asha, Theresa Joy, Jangid, Ashish Kumar, Sudhikumar, Ambalaparambil Vasu, Atharva KULKARNI, Rishikesh TRIPATHI, Dhruv A. PRAJAPATI (2026): Discoveries of two new Mogrus species (Araneae: Salticidae) and notable records from India. European Journal of Taxonomy 1048: 223-244, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2026.1048.3249, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3249/14379
