taxonID	type	format	identifier	references	title	description	created	creator	contributor	publisher	audience	source	license	rightsHolder	datasetID
2D0387E5FFC3F176FF6EA6CBFB24A11E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168708/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168708	FIGURE 6. Scanning electron micrographs of Afrotrix spicula sp. nov., male (A–C, E–L) and female (D): A. Anterior lateral spinneret; B. Posterior median spinneret; C. Posterior lateral spinneret; D. Epigyne, ventral view (arrows indicating copulatory openings); E. Palpal femur, dorsal view (rectangle indicating possible integumental gland); F. Enlargement of rectangle in E; G. Palpal patella and tibia, retrolateral view; H. Palp, ventral view; I. Same, retrolateral view. Abbreviations: Ac—aciniform gland spigots; Co—conductor; dPA—dorsal patellar apophysis; EM—embolus; FA—femoral apophysis; mAMP—minor ampullate gland spigot(s); Nu—nubbin; Pi—piriform gland spigot(s); RTA—retrolateral tibial apophysis; vPA—ventral patellar apophysis.	FIGURE 6. Scanning electron micrographs of Afrotrix spicula sp. nov., male (A–C, E–L) and female (D): A. Anterior lateral spinneret; B. Posterior median spinneret; C. Posterior lateral spinneret; D. Epigyne, ventral view (arrows indicating copulatory openings); E. Palpal femur, dorsal view (rectangle indicating possible integumental gland); F. Enlargement of rectangle in E; G. Palpal patella and tibia, retrolateral view; H. Palp, ventral view; I. Same, retrolateral view. Abbreviations: Ac—aciniform gland spigots; Co—conductor; dPA—dorsal patellar apophysis; EM—embolus; FA—femoral apophysis; mAMP—minor ampullate gland spigot(s); Nu—nubbin; Pi—piriform gland spigot(s); RTA—retrolateral tibial apophysis; vPA—ventral patellar apophysis.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFC3F176FF6EA6CBFB24A11E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168714/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168714	FIGURE 8. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Bulb, tip of conductor, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: CON—conductor; CY—cymbium; dPA—dorsal patellar apophysis; EM—embolus; FA—femoral apophysis; PB—prolateral branch of conductor; RB—retrolateral branch of conductor; RTA—retroventral tibial apophysis; TA—tegular apophysis; VB— ventral branch of conductor; vPA—ventral patellar apophysis.	FIGURE 8. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Bulb, tip of conductor, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: CON—conductor; CY—cymbium; dPA—dorsal patellar apophysis; EM—embolus; FA—femoral apophysis; PB—prolateral branch of conductor; RB—retrolateral branch of conductor; RTA—retroventral tibial apophysis; TA—tegular apophysis; VB— ventral branch of conductor; vPA—ventral patellar apophysis.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFC3F176FF6EA6CBFB24A11E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168766/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168766	FIGURE 21. Photographs of the male palp of Benoitia meridionalis sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2016/2369): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view (arrow indicating socket of dorsal femoral spine); D. Dissected bulb, retroventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: C.H. Abbreviations: CON—conductor; CY—cymbium; dPA—dorsal patellar apophysis; EM—embolus; RTA—retroventral tibial apophysis; TA—tegular apophysis; vPA—ventral patellar apophysis.	FIGURE 21. Photographs of the male palp of Benoitia meridionalis sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2016/2369): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view (arrow indicating socket of dorsal femoral spine); D. Dissected bulb, retroventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: C.H. Abbreviations: CON—conductor; CY—cymbium; dPA—dorsal patellar apophysis; EM—embolus; RTA—retroventral tibial apophysis; TA—tegular apophysis; vPA—ventral patellar apophysis.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFC3F176FF6EA6CBFB24A11E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168710/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168710	FIGURE 7. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); D–F. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); G, H. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); I–K. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225). A, D, J. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E, G, J. Cleared, ventral view; C, F, H, K. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	FIGURE 7. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); D–F. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); G, H. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); I–K. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225). A, D, J. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E, G, J. Cleared, ventral view; C, F, H, K. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFC3F176FF6EA6CBFB24A11E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168758/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168758	FIGURE 19. Photographs of the epigynes of Benoitia: A–C B. arida sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/320); D–F. B. leroyae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2010/5337): A, D. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E. Cleared, ventral view; C, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations:AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	FIGURE 19. Photographs of the epigynes of Benoitia: A–C B. arida sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/320); D–F. B. leroyae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2010/5337): A, D. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E. Cleared, ventral view; C, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations:AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFC3F176FF6EA6CBFB24A11E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168781/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168781	FIGURE 25. Photographs of the male of Namagelena sola sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1249): A. Habitus, dorsal view; B–D. Palp in prolateral (B), ventral (C) and retrolateral (D) views; E, F. Dissected bulb in distal (E) and ventral (E) views. Scale bars: 1 mm (A), 0.2 mm (B–F). Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: CON—conductor; EM—embolus; PA—patellar apophysis; RTA—retroventral tibial apophysis.	FIGURE 25. Photographs of the male of Namagelena sola sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1249): A. Habitus, dorsal view; B–D. Palp in prolateral (B), ventral (C) and retrolateral (D) views; E, F. Dissected bulb in distal (E) and ventral (E) views. Scale bars: 1 mm (A), 0.2 mm (B–F). Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: CON—conductor; EM—embolus; PA—patellar apophysis; RTA—retroventral tibial apophysis.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFC3F176FF6EA6CBFB24A11E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168690/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168690	FIGURE 1. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. females:A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); C. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); D. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225); E. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); H. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317); I. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); J. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Scale bars: 1 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 1. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. females:A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); C. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); D. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225); E. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); H. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317); I. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); J. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Scale bars: 1 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFC3F176FF6EA6CBFB24A11E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168692/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168692	FIGURE 2. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. males: A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NMBA 1485); C. A. karooica sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/115); D. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2008/2976); E. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); F. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); G. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Photos: A.Z. (A, C–G), C.H. (B).	FIGURE 2. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. males: A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NMBA 1485); C. A. karooica sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/115); D. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2008/2976); E. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); F. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); G. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Photos: A.Z. (A, C–G), C.H. (B).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFC3F176FF6EA6CBFB24A11E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168696/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168696	FIGURE 3. Scanning electron micrographs of Afrotrix spicula sp. nov., male (A, D) and female (B, C, E, F):A. Carapace, dorsal view; B. Same, anterior view; C. Eye region, anterior view; D. Same, dorsal view; E. Mouthparts, ventral view; F. Sternum.	FIGURE 3. Scanning electron micrographs of Afrotrix spicula sp. nov., male (A, D) and female (B, C, E, F):A. Carapace, dorsal view; B. Same, anterior view; C. Eye region, anterior view; D. Same, dorsal view; E. Mouthparts, ventral view; F. Sternum.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFC3F176FF6EA6CBFB24A11E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168698/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168698	FIGURE 4. Scanning electron micrographs of Afrotrix reginaldi sp. nov., female: A. Carapace, dorsal view; B. Eye region, dorsal view; C. Chelicera, posterior view; D. Endite, serrula teeth; E. Spinnerets, ventral view; F. Anterior lateral spinneret; G. Posterior median spinneret; H. Posterior lateral spinneret; I. Epigyne, ventral view (arrow indicating copulatory opening). Abbreviations: Ac—aciniform gland spigot(s); Cy—cylindrical gland spigot(s); MAmp—major ampullate gland spigot(s); MS—modified PLS spigot; Pi—piriform gland spigot(s); Ta—tartipore.	FIGURE 4. Scanning electron micrographs of Afrotrix reginaldi sp. nov., female: A. Carapace, dorsal view; B. Eye region, dorsal view; C. Chelicera, posterior view; D. Endite, serrula teeth; E. Spinnerets, ventral view; F. Anterior lateral spinneret; G. Posterior median spinneret; H. Posterior lateral spinneret; I. Epigyne, ventral view (arrow indicating copulatory opening). Abbreviations: Ac—aciniform gland spigot(s); Cy—cylindrical gland spigot(s); MAmp—major ampullate gland spigot(s); MS—modified PLS spigot; Pi—piriform gland spigot(s); Ta—tartipore.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFC3F176FF6EA6CBFB24A11E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168702/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168702	FIGURE 5. Scanning electron micrographs of Afrotrix spicula sp. nov., male (A–C, E–G, I) and female (D, H): A. Metatarsus IV, stopper and spines; B. Tarsus IV, lateral view; C. Tarsus I, ventral view; D. Same, dorsal trichobothrium; E. Tarsus II, tarsal organ; F. Tarsus I, detail of chemosensory setae; G. Leg I, tarsal claws, dorsal view; H. Leg IV, tarsal claws, lateral (arrow indicating third claw); I. Tarsus I, tarsal claws, ventral view.	FIGURE 5. Scanning electron micrographs of Afrotrix spicula sp. nov., male (A–C, E–G, I) and female (D, H): A. Metatarsus IV, stopper and spines; B. Tarsus IV, lateral view; C. Tarsus I, ventral view; D. Same, dorsal trichobothrium; E. Tarsus II, tarsal organ; F. Tarsus I, detail of chemosensory setae; G. Leg I, tarsal claws, dorsal view; H. Leg IV, tarsal claws, lateral (arrow indicating third claw); I. Tarsus I, tarsal claws, ventral view.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFC3F176FF6EA6CBFB24A11E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168718/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168718	FIGURE 9. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NMBA 1485):A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, ventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: C.H.	FIGURE 9. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NMBA 1485):A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, ventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: C.H.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFC3F176FF6EA6CBFB24A11E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168730/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168730	FIGURE 13. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, ventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos:A.Z.	FIGURE 13. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, ventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos:A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFC9F175FF6EA722FB66A41E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168690/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168690	FIGURE 1. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. females:A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); C. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); D. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225); E. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); H. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317); I. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); J. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Scale bars: 1 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 1. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. females:A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); C. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); D. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225); E. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); H. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317); I. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); J. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Scale bars: 1 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFC9F175FF6EA722FB66A41E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168692/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168692	FIGURE 2. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. males: A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NMBA 1485); C. A. karooica sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/115); D. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2008/2976); E. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); F. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); G. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Photos: A.Z. (A, C–G), C.H. (B).	FIGURE 2. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. males: A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NMBA 1485); C. A. karooica sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/115); D. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2008/2976); E. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); F. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); G. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Photos: A.Z. (A, C–G), C.H. (B).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFC9F175FF6EA722FB66A41E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168710/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168710	FIGURE 7. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); D–F. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); G, H. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); I–K. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225). A, D, J. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E, G, J. Cleared, ventral view; C, F, H, K. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	FIGURE 7. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); D–F. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); G, H. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); I–K. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225). A, D, J. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E, G, J. Cleared, ventral view; C, F, H, K. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFC9F175FF6EA722FB66A41E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168714/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168714	FIGURE 8. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Bulb, tip of conductor, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: CON—conductor; CY—cymbium; dPA—dorsal patellar apophysis; EM—embolus; FA—femoral apophysis; PB—prolateral branch of conductor; RB—retrolateral branch of conductor; RTA—retroventral tibial apophysis; TA—tegular apophysis; VB— ventral branch of conductor; vPA—ventral patellar apophysis.	FIGURE 8. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Bulb, tip of conductor, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: CON—conductor; CY—cymbium; dPA—dorsal patellar apophysis; EM—embolus; FA—femoral apophysis; PB—prolateral branch of conductor; RB—retrolateral branch of conductor; RTA—retroventral tibial apophysis; TA—tegular apophysis; VB— ventral branch of conductor; vPA—ventral patellar apophysis.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFC9F175FF6EA722FB66A41E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168720/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168720	FIGURE 10. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); D–F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G–I. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); J–L. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317).A, D, G, J. Uncleared, ventral view, B, E, H, K. Cleared, ventral view, C, F, I, L. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 10. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); D–F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G–I. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); J–L. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317).A, D, G, J. Uncleared, ventral view, B, E, H, K. Cleared, ventral view, C, F, I, L. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFC9F175FF6EA722FB66A41E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168730/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168730	FIGURE 13. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, ventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos:A.Z.	FIGURE 13. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, ventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos:A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFC9F175FF6EA722FB66A41E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168752/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168752	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFCCF171FF6EA53DFA95A546.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168690/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168690	FIGURE 1. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. females:A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); C. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); D. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225); E. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); H. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317); I. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); J. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Scale bars: 1 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 1. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. females:A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); C. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); D. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225); E. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); H. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317); I. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); J. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Scale bars: 1 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFCCF171FF6EA53DFA95A546.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168692/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168692	FIGURE 2. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. males: A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NMBA 1485); C. A. karooica sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/115); D. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2008/2976); E. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); F. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); G. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Photos: A.Z. (A, C–G), C.H. (B).	FIGURE 2. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. males: A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NMBA 1485); C. A. karooica sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/115); D. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2008/2976); E. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); F. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); G. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Photos: A.Z. (A, C–G), C.H. (B).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFCCF171FF6EA53DFA95A546.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168710/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168710	FIGURE 7. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); D–F. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); G, H. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); I–K. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225). A, D, J. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E, G, J. Cleared, ventral view; C, F, H, K. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	FIGURE 7. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); D–F. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); G, H. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); I–K. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225). A, D, J. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E, G, J. Cleared, ventral view; C, F, H, K. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFCCF171FF6EA53DFA95A546.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168718/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168718	FIGURE 9. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NMBA 1485):A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, ventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: C.H.	FIGURE 9. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NMBA 1485):A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, ventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: C.H.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFCCF171FF6EA53DFA95A546.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168752/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168752	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD0F16EFF6EA3B2FE6AA0FB.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168690/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168690	FIGURE 1. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. females:A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); C. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); D. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225); E. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); H. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317); I. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); J. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Scale bars: 1 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 1. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. females:A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); C. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); D. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225); E. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); H. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317); I. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); J. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Scale bars: 1 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD0F16EFF6EA3B2FE6AA0FB.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168710/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168710	FIGURE 7. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); D–F. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); G, H. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); I–K. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225). A, D, J. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E, G, J. Cleared, ventral view; C, F, H, K. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	FIGURE 7. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); D–F. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); G, H. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); I–K. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225). A, D, J. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E, G, J. Cleared, ventral view; C, F, H, K. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD0F16EFF6EA3B2FE6AA0FB.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168752/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168752	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD0F16FFF6EA5F0FCA4A24A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168690/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168690	FIGURE 1. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. females:A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); C. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); D. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225); E. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); H. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317); I. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); J. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Scale bars: 1 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 1. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. females:A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); C. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); D. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225); E. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); H. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317); I. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); J. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Scale bars: 1 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD0F16FFF6EA5F0FCA4A24A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168710/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168710	FIGURE 7. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); D–F. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); G, H. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); I–K. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225). A, D, J. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E, G, J. Cleared, ventral view; C, F, H, K. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	FIGURE 7. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); D–F. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); G, H. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); I–K. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225). A, D, J. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E, G, J. Cleared, ventral view; C, F, H, K. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD0F16FFF6EA5F0FCA4A24A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168720/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168720	FIGURE 10. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); D–F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G–I. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); J–L. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317).A, D, G, J. Uncleared, ventral view, B, E, H, K. Cleared, ventral view, C, F, I, L. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 10. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); D–F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G–I. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); J–L. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317).A, D, G, J. Uncleared, ventral view, B, E, H, K. Cleared, ventral view, C, F, I, L. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD0F16FFF6EA5F0FCA4A24A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168736/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168736	FIGURE 14. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes:A–C. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); D–F. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). A, D. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E. Cleared, ventral view; C, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 14. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes:A–C. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); D–F. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). A, D. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E. Cleared, ventral view; C, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD0F16FFF6EA5F0FCA4A24A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168752/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168752	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD1F16AFF6EA7A3FCA4A546.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168690/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168690	FIGURE 1. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. females:A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); C. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); D. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225); E. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); H. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317); I. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); J. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Scale bars: 1 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 1. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. females:A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); C. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); D. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225); E. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); H. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317); I. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); J. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Scale bars: 1 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD1F16AFF6EA7A3FCA4A546.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168692/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168692	FIGURE 2. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. males: A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NMBA 1485); C. A. karooica sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/115); D. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2008/2976); E. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); F. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); G. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Photos: A.Z. (A, C–G), C.H. (B).	FIGURE 2. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. males: A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NMBA 1485); C. A. karooica sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/115); D. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2008/2976); E. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); F. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); G. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Photos: A.Z. (A, C–G), C.H. (B).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD1F16AFF6EA7A3FCA4A546.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168720/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168720	FIGURE 10. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); D–F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G–I. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); J–L. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317).A, D, G, J. Uncleared, ventral view, B, E, H, K. Cleared, ventral view, C, F, I, L. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 10. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); D–F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G–I. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); J–L. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317).A, D, G, J. Uncleared, ventral view, B, E, H, K. Cleared, ventral view, C, F, I, L. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD1F16AFF6EA7A3FCA4A546.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168724/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168724	FIGURE 11. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix karooica sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/115): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, ventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 11. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix karooica sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/115): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, ventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD1F16AFF6EA7A3FCA4A546.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168710/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168710	FIGURE 7. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); D–F. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); G, H. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); I–K. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225). A, D, J. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E, G, J. Cleared, ventral view; C, F, H, K. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	FIGURE 7. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); D–F. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); G, H. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); I–K. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225). A, D, J. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E, G, J. Cleared, ventral view; C, F, H, K. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD1F16AFF6EA7A3FCA4A546.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168736/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168736	FIGURE 14. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes:A–C. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); D–F. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). A, D. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E. Cleared, ventral view; C, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 14. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes:A–C. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); D–F. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). A, D. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E. Cleared, ventral view; C, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD1F16AFF6EA7A3FCA4A546.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168752/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168752	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD4F168FF6EA0AFFB6FA5DA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168690/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168690	FIGURE 1. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. females:A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); C. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); D. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225); E. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); H. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317); I. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); J. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Scale bars: 1 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 1. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. females:A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); C. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); D. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225); E. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); H. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317); I. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); J. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Scale bars: 1 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD4F168FF6EA0AFFB6FA5DA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168692/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168692	FIGURE 2. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. males: A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NMBA 1485); C. A. karooica sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/115); D. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2008/2976); E. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); F. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); G. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Photos: A.Z. (A, C–G), C.H. (B).	FIGURE 2. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. males: A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NMBA 1485); C. A. karooica sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/115); D. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2008/2976); E. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); F. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); G. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Photos: A.Z. (A, C–G), C.H. (B).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD4F168FF6EA0AFFB6FA5DA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168720/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168720	FIGURE 10. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); D–F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G–I. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); J–L. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317).A, D, G, J. Uncleared, ventral view, B, E, H, K. Cleared, ventral view, C, F, I, L. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 10. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); D–F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G–I. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); J–L. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317).A, D, G, J. Uncleared, ventral view, B, E, H, K. Cleared, ventral view, C, F, I, L. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD4F168FF6EA0AFFB6FA5DA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168728/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168728	FIGURE 12. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix lyonsae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2008/2976): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, ventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 12. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix lyonsae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2008/2976): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, ventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD4F168FF6EA0AFFB6FA5DA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168724/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168724	FIGURE 11. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix karooica sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/115): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, ventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 11. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix karooica sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/115): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, ventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD4F168FF6EA0AFFB6FA5DA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168752/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168752	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD6F166FF6EA0D3FAD2A202.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168690/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168690	FIGURE 1. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. females:A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); C. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); D. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225); E. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); H. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317); I. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); J. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Scale bars: 1 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 1. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. females:A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); C. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); D. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225); E. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); H. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317); I. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); J. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Scale bars: 1 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD6F166FF6EA0D3FAD2A202.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168692/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168692	FIGURE 2. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. males: A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NMBA 1485); C. A. karooica sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/115); D. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2008/2976); E. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); F. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); G. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Photos: A.Z. (A, C–G), C.H. (B).	FIGURE 2. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. males: A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NMBA 1485); C. A. karooica sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/115); D. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2008/2976); E. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); F. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); G. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Photos: A.Z. (A, C–G), C.H. (B).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD6F166FF6EA0D3FAD2A202.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168698/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168698	FIGURE 4. Scanning electron micrographs of Afrotrix reginaldi sp. nov., female: A. Carapace, dorsal view; B. Eye region, dorsal view; C. Chelicera, posterior view; D. Endite, serrula teeth; E. Spinnerets, ventral view; F. Anterior lateral spinneret; G. Posterior median spinneret; H. Posterior lateral spinneret; I. Epigyne, ventral view (arrow indicating copulatory opening). Abbreviations: Ac—aciniform gland spigot(s); Cy—cylindrical gland spigot(s); MAmp—major ampullate gland spigot(s); MS—modified PLS spigot; Pi—piriform gland spigot(s); Ta—tartipore.	FIGURE 4. Scanning electron micrographs of Afrotrix reginaldi sp. nov., female: A. Carapace, dorsal view; B. Eye region, dorsal view; C. Chelicera, posterior view; D. Endite, serrula teeth; E. Spinnerets, ventral view; F. Anterior lateral spinneret; G. Posterior median spinneret; H. Posterior lateral spinneret; I. Epigyne, ventral view (arrow indicating copulatory opening). Abbreviations: Ac—aciniform gland spigot(s); Cy—cylindrical gland spigot(s); MAmp—major ampullate gland spigot(s); MS—modified PLS spigot; Pi—piriform gland spigot(s); Ta—tartipore.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD6F166FF6EA0D3FAD2A202.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168720/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168720	FIGURE 10. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); D–F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G–I. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); J–L. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317).A, D, G, J. Uncleared, ventral view, B, E, H, K. Cleared, ventral view, C, F, I, L. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 10. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); D–F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G–I. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); J–L. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317).A, D, G, J. Uncleared, ventral view, B, E, H, K. Cleared, ventral view, C, F, I, L. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD6F166FF6EA0D3FAD2A202.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168730/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168730	FIGURE 13. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, ventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos:A.Z.	FIGURE 13. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, ventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos:A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD6F166FF6EA0D3FAD2A202.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168710/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168710	FIGURE 7. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); D–F. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); G, H. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); I–K. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225). A, D, J. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E, G, J. Cleared, ventral view; C, F, H, K. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	FIGURE 7. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); D–F. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); G, H. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); I–K. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225). A, D, J. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E, G, J. Cleared, ventral view; C, F, H, K. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD6F166FF6EA0D3FAD2A202.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168728/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168728	FIGURE 12. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix lyonsae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2008/2976): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, ventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 12. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix lyonsae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2008/2976): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, ventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD6F166FF6EA0D3FAD2A202.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168752/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168752	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD8F167FF6EA7EBFB07A592.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168690/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168690	FIGURE 1. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. females:A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); C. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); D. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225); E. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); H. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317); I. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); J. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Scale bars: 1 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 1. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. females:A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); C. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); D. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225); E. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); H. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317); I. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); J. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Scale bars: 1 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD8F167FF6EA7EBFB07A592.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168720/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168720	FIGURE 10. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); D–F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G–I. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); J–L. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317).A, D, G, J. Uncleared, ventral view, B, E, H, K. Cleared, ventral view, C, F, I, L. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 10. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); D–F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G–I. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); J–L. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317).A, D, G, J. Uncleared, ventral view, B, E, H, K. Cleared, ventral view, C, F, I, L. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD8F167FF6EA7EBFB07A592.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168710/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168710	FIGURE 7. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); D–F. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); G, H. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); I–K. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225). A, D, J. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E, G, J. Cleared, ventral view; C, F, H, K. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	FIGURE 7. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); D–F. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); G, H. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); I–K. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225). A, D, J. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E, G, J. Cleared, ventral view; C, F, H, K. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD8F167FF6EA7EBFB07A592.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168736/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168736	FIGURE 14. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes:A–C. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); D–F. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). A, D. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E. Cleared, ventral view; C, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 14. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes:A–C. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); D–F. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). A, D. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E. Cleared, ventral view; C, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD8F167FF6EA7EBFB07A592.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168752/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168752	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD9F165FF6EA71BFBCEA11A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168690/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168690	FIGURE 1. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. females:A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); C. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); D. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225); E. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); H. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317); I. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); J. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Scale bars: 1 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 1. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. females:A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); C. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); D. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225); E. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); H. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317); I. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); J. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Scale bars: 1 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD9F165FF6EA71BFBCEA11A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168692/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168692	FIGURE 2. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. males: A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NMBA 1485); C. A. karooica sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/115); D. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2008/2976); E. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); F. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); G. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Photos: A.Z. (A, C–G), C.H. (B).	FIGURE 2. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. males: A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NMBA 1485); C. A. karooica sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/115); D. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2008/2976); E. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); F. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); G. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Photos: A.Z. (A, C–G), C.H. (B).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD9F165FF6EA71BFBCEA11A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168696/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168696	FIGURE 3. Scanning electron micrographs of Afrotrix spicula sp. nov., male (A, D) and female (B, C, E, F):A. Carapace, dorsal view; B. Same, anterior view; C. Eye region, anterior view; D. Same, dorsal view; E. Mouthparts, ventral view; F. Sternum.	FIGURE 3. Scanning electron micrographs of Afrotrix spicula sp. nov., male (A, D) and female (B, C, E, F):A. Carapace, dorsal view; B. Same, anterior view; C. Eye region, anterior view; D. Same, dorsal view; E. Mouthparts, ventral view; F. Sternum.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD9F165FF6EA71BFBCEA11A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168702/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168702	FIGURE 5. Scanning electron micrographs of Afrotrix spicula sp. nov., male (A–C, E–G, I) and female (D, H): A. Metatarsus IV, stopper and spines; B. Tarsus IV, lateral view; C. Tarsus I, ventral view; D. Same, dorsal trichobothrium; E. Tarsus II, tarsal organ; F. Tarsus I, detail of chemosensory setae; G. Leg I, tarsal claws, dorsal view; H. Leg IV, tarsal claws, lateral (arrow indicating third claw); I. Tarsus I, tarsal claws, ventral view.	FIGURE 5. Scanning electron micrographs of Afrotrix spicula sp. nov., male (A–C, E–G, I) and female (D, H): A. Metatarsus IV, stopper and spines; B. Tarsus IV, lateral view; C. Tarsus I, ventral view; D. Same, dorsal trichobothrium; E. Tarsus II, tarsal organ; F. Tarsus I, detail of chemosensory setae; G. Leg I, tarsal claws, dorsal view; H. Leg IV, tarsal claws, lateral (arrow indicating third claw); I. Tarsus I, tarsal claws, ventral view.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD9F165FF6EA71BFBCEA11A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168708/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168708	FIGURE 6. Scanning electron micrographs of Afrotrix spicula sp. nov., male (A–C, E–L) and female (D): A. Anterior lateral spinneret; B. Posterior median spinneret; C. Posterior lateral spinneret; D. Epigyne, ventral view (arrows indicating copulatory openings); E. Palpal femur, dorsal view (rectangle indicating possible integumental gland); F. Enlargement of rectangle in E; G. Palpal patella and tibia, retrolateral view; H. Palp, ventral view; I. Same, retrolateral view. Abbreviations: Ac—aciniform gland spigots; Co—conductor; dPA—dorsal patellar apophysis; EM—embolus; FA—femoral apophysis; mAMP—minor ampullate gland spigot(s); Nu—nubbin; Pi—piriform gland spigot(s); RTA—retrolateral tibial apophysis; vPA—ventral patellar apophysis.	FIGURE 6. Scanning electron micrographs of Afrotrix spicula sp. nov., male (A–C, E–L) and female (D): A. Anterior lateral spinneret; B. Posterior median spinneret; C. Posterior lateral spinneret; D. Epigyne, ventral view (arrows indicating copulatory openings); E. Palpal femur, dorsal view (rectangle indicating possible integumental gland); F. Enlargement of rectangle in E; G. Palpal patella and tibia, retrolateral view; H. Palp, ventral view; I. Same, retrolateral view. Abbreviations: Ac—aciniform gland spigots; Co—conductor; dPA—dorsal patellar apophysis; EM—embolus; FA—femoral apophysis; mAMP—minor ampullate gland spigot(s); Nu—nubbin; Pi—piriform gland spigot(s); RTA—retrolateral tibial apophysis; vPA—ventral patellar apophysis.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD9F165FF6EA71BFBCEA11A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168736/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168736	FIGURE 14. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes:A–C. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); D–F. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). A, D. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E. Cleared, ventral view; C, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 14. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes:A–C. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); D–F. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). A, D. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E. Cleared, ventral view; C, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD9F165FF6EA71BFBCEA11A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168743/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168743	FIGURE 15. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, ventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 15. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, ventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD9F165FF6EA71BFBCEA11A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168710/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168710	FIGURE 7. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); D–F. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); G, H. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); I–K. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225). A, D, J. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E, G, J. Cleared, ventral view; C, F, H, K. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	FIGURE 7. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes: A–C. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); D–F. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); G, H. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); I–K. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225). A, D, J. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E, G, J. Cleared, ventral view; C, F, H, K. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFD9F165FF6EA71BFBCEA11A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168752/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168752	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFDCF163FF6EA3B2FBEFA1B5.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168690/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168690	FIGURE 1. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. females:A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); C. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); D. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225); E. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); H. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317); I. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); J. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Scale bars: 1 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 1. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. females:A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 95/287); C. A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (lectotype, ZMB 35030a); D. A. goegap sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2017/1225); E. A. karooica sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/115); F. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/761); G. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); H. A. sauria sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/317); I. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); J. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Scale bars: 1 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFDCF163FF6EA3B2FBEFA1B5.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168692/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168692	FIGURE 2. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. males: A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NMBA 1485); C. A. karooica sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/115); D. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2008/2976); E. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); F. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); G. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Photos: A.Z. (A, C–G), C.H. (B).	FIGURE 2. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Afrotrix gen. nov. males: A. A. booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864); B. A. dejagerae sp. nov. (paratype, NMBA 1485); C. A. karooica sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/115); D. A. lyonsae sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2008/2976); E. A. reginaldi sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2018/760); F. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); G. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). Photos: A.Z. (A, C–G), C.H. (B).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFDCF163FF6EA3B2FBEFA1B5.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168736/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168736	FIGURE 14. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes:A–C. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); D–F. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). A, D. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E. Cleared, ventral view; C, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 14. Photographs of Afrotrix gen. nov. epigynes:A–C. A. spicula sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1293); D–F. A. tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953). A, D. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E. Cleared, ventral view; C, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFDCF163FF6EA3B2FBEFA1B5.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168746/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168746	FIGURE 16. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, ventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	FIGURE 16. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix tankwa sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/953): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, ventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFDCF163FF6EA3B2FBEFA1B5.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168714/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168714	FIGURE 8. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Bulb, tip of conductor, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: CON—conductor; CY—cymbium; dPA—dorsal patellar apophysis; EM—embolus; FA—femoral apophysis; PB—prolateral branch of conductor; RB—retrolateral branch of conductor; RTA—retroventral tibial apophysis; TA—tegular apophysis; VB— ventral branch of conductor; vPA—ventral patellar apophysis.	FIGURE 8. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Bulb, tip of conductor, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: CON—conductor; CY—cymbium; dPA—dorsal patellar apophysis; EM—embolus; FA—femoral apophysis; PB—prolateral branch of conductor; RB—retrolateral branch of conductor; RTA—retroventral tibial apophysis; TA—tegular apophysis; VB— ventral branch of conductor; vPA—ventral patellar apophysis.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFDCF163FF6EA3B2FBEFA1B5.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168752/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168752	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFDFF15CFF6EA6E6FCBAA111.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168754/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168754	FIGURE 18. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Benoitia:A. B. arida sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); B. B. leroyae sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2010/5337); C. B. lunata sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2018/747); D. B. meridionalis sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); E. Same, male (paratype, NCA 2016/2369); F. B. namaqua sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); G. Same, male (paratype, NCA 2021/797). Photos: A.Z. (A, B), C.H. (C–G).	FIGURE 18. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Benoitia:A. B. arida sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); B. B. leroyae sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2010/5337); C. B. lunata sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2018/747); D. B. meridionalis sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); E. Same, male (paratype, NCA 2016/2369); F. B. namaqua sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); G. Same, male (paratype, NCA 2021/797). Photos: A.Z. (A, B), C.H. (C–G).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFDFF15CFF6EA6E6FCBAA111.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168758/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168758	FIGURE 19. Photographs of the epigynes of Benoitia: A–C B. arida sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/320); D–F. B. leroyae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2010/5337): A, D. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E. Cleared, ventral view; C, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations:AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	FIGURE 19. Photographs of the epigynes of Benoitia: A–C B. arida sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/320); D–F. B. leroyae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2010/5337): A, D. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E. Cleared, ventral view; C, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations:AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFDFF15CFF6EA6E6FCBAA111.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168752/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168752	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFE3F15DFF6EA3B2FBA8A3D0.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168754/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168754	FIGURE 18. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Benoitia:A. B. arida sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); B. B. leroyae sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2010/5337); C. B. lunata sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2018/747); D. B. meridionalis sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); E. Same, male (paratype, NCA 2016/2369); F. B. namaqua sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); G. Same, male (paratype, NCA 2021/797). Photos: A.Z. (A, B), C.H. (C–G).	FIGURE 18. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Benoitia:A. B. arida sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); B. B. leroyae sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2010/5337); C. B. lunata sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2018/747); D. B. meridionalis sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); E. Same, male (paratype, NCA 2016/2369); F. B. namaqua sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); G. Same, male (paratype, NCA 2021/797). Photos: A.Z. (A, B), C.H. (C–G).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFE3F15DFF6EA3B2FBA8A3D0.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168758/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168758	FIGURE 19. Photographs of the epigynes of Benoitia: A–C B. arida sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/320); D–F. B. leroyae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2010/5337): A, D. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E. Cleared, ventral view; C, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations:AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	FIGURE 19. Photographs of the epigynes of Benoitia: A–C B. arida sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/320); D–F. B. leroyae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2010/5337): A, D. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E. Cleared, ventral view; C, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations:AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFE3F15BFF6EA6DAFCBAA4D6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168754/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168754	FIGURE 18. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Benoitia:A. B. arida sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); B. B. leroyae sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2010/5337); C. B. lunata sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2018/747); D. B. meridionalis sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); E. Same, male (paratype, NCA 2016/2369); F. B. namaqua sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); G. Same, male (paratype, NCA 2021/797). Photos: A.Z. (A, B), C.H. (C–G).	FIGURE 18. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Benoitia:A. B. arida sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); B. B. leroyae sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2010/5337); C. B. lunata sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2018/747); D. B. meridionalis sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); E. Same, male (paratype, NCA 2016/2369); F. B. namaqua sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); G. Same, male (paratype, NCA 2021/797). Photos: A.Z. (A, B), C.H. (C–G).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFE3F15BFF6EA6DAFCBAA4D6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168764/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168764	FIGURE 20. Photographs of the epigynes of Benoitia: A, B. B. lunata sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/747); C, D. B. meridionalis sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/320); E, F. B. namaqua sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/320): A, C, E. Cleared, ventral view; B, D, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: C.H.	FIGURE 20. Photographs of the epigynes of Benoitia: A, B. B. lunata sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/747); C, D. B. meridionalis sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/320); E, F. B. namaqua sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/320): A, C, E. Cleared, ventral view; B, D, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: C.H.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFE3F15BFF6EA6DAFCBAA4D6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168758/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168758	FIGURE 19. Photographs of the epigynes of Benoitia: A–C B. arida sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/320); D–F. B. leroyae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2010/5337): A, D. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E. Cleared, ventral view; C, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations:AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	FIGURE 19. Photographs of the epigynes of Benoitia: A–C B. arida sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/320); D–F. B. leroyae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2010/5337): A, D. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E. Cleared, ventral view; C, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations:AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFE3F15BFF6EA6DAFCBAA4D6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168752/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168752	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFE5F159FF6EA1DEFB60A41E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168754/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168754	FIGURE 18. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Benoitia:A. B. arida sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); B. B. leroyae sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2010/5337); C. B. lunata sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2018/747); D. B. meridionalis sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); E. Same, male (paratype, NCA 2016/2369); F. B. namaqua sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); G. Same, male (paratype, NCA 2021/797). Photos: A.Z. (A, B), C.H. (C–G).	FIGURE 18. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Benoitia:A. B. arida sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); B. B. leroyae sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2010/5337); C. B. lunata sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2018/747); D. B. meridionalis sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); E. Same, male (paratype, NCA 2016/2369); F. B. namaqua sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); G. Same, male (paratype, NCA 2021/797). Photos: A.Z. (A, B), C.H. (C–G).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFE5F159FF6EA1DEFB60A41E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168764/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168764	FIGURE 20. Photographs of the epigynes of Benoitia: A, B. B. lunata sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/747); C, D. B. meridionalis sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/320); E, F. B. namaqua sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/320): A, C, E. Cleared, ventral view; B, D, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: C.H.	FIGURE 20. Photographs of the epigynes of Benoitia: A, B. B. lunata sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/747); C, D. B. meridionalis sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/320); E, F. B. namaqua sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/320): A, C, E. Cleared, ventral view; B, D, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: C.H.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFE5F159FF6EA1DEFB60A41E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168766/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168766	FIGURE 21. Photographs of the male palp of Benoitia meridionalis sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2016/2369): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view (arrow indicating socket of dorsal femoral spine); D. Dissected bulb, retroventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: C.H. Abbreviations: CON—conductor; CY—cymbium; dPA—dorsal patellar apophysis; EM—embolus; RTA—retroventral tibial apophysis; TA—tegular apophysis; vPA—ventral patellar apophysis.	FIGURE 21. Photographs of the male palp of Benoitia meridionalis sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2016/2369): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view (arrow indicating socket of dorsal femoral spine); D. Dissected bulb, retroventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: C.H. Abbreviations: CON—conductor; CY—cymbium; dPA—dorsal patellar apophysis; EM—embolus; RTA—retroventral tibial apophysis; TA—tegular apophysis; vPA—ventral patellar apophysis.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFE5F159FF6EA1DEFB60A41E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168758/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168758	FIGURE 19. Photographs of the epigynes of Benoitia: A–C B. arida sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/320); D–F. B. leroyae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2010/5337): A, D. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E. Cleared, ventral view; C, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations:AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	FIGURE 19. Photographs of the epigynes of Benoitia: A–C B. arida sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/320); D–F. B. leroyae sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2010/5337): A, D. Uncleared, ventral view; B, E. Cleared, ventral view; C, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations:AT—atrium; CD—copulatory duct; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFE5F159FF6EA1DEFB60A41E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168770/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168770	FIGURE 22. Photographs of the male palp of Benoitia namaqua sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/797): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, retroventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: C.H.	FIGURE 22. Photographs of the male palp of Benoitia namaqua sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/797): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, retroventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: C.H.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFE5F159FF6EA1DEFB60A41E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168752/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168752	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFE7F157FF6EA196FB99A762.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168754/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168754	FIGURE 18. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Benoitia:A. B. arida sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); B. B. leroyae sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2010/5337); C. B. lunata sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2018/747); D. B. meridionalis sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); E. Same, male (paratype, NCA 2016/2369); F. B. namaqua sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); G. Same, male (paratype, NCA 2021/797). Photos: A.Z. (A, B), C.H. (C–G).	FIGURE 18. Photographs of the dorsal habitus of Benoitia:A. B. arida sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); B. B. leroyae sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2010/5337); C. B. lunata sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2018/747); D. B. meridionalis sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); E. Same, male (paratype, NCA 2016/2369); F. B. namaqua sp. nov., female (holotype, NCA 2021/320); G. Same, male (paratype, NCA 2021/797). Photos: A.Z. (A, B), C.H. (C–G).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFE7F157FF6EA196FB99A762.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168764/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168764	FIGURE 20. Photographs of the epigynes of Benoitia: A, B. B. lunata sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/747); C, D. B. meridionalis sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/320); E, F. B. namaqua sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/320): A, C, E. Cleared, ventral view; B, D, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: C.H.	FIGURE 20. Photographs of the epigynes of Benoitia: A, B. B. lunata sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2018/747); C, D. B. meridionalis sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/320); E, F. B. namaqua sp. nov. (holotype, NCA 2021/320): A, C, E. Cleared, ventral view; B, D, F. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: C.H.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFE7F157FF6EA196FB99A762.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168770/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168770	FIGURE 22. Photographs of the male palp of Benoitia namaqua sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/797): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, retroventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: C.H.	FIGURE 22. Photographs of the male palp of Benoitia namaqua sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/797): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Dissected bulb, retroventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: C.H.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFE7F157FF6EA196FB99A762.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168752/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168752	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFE9F155FF6EA24BFCEEA3C0.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168777/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168777	FIGURE 24. Photographs of female Namagelena gen. nov.: A, C–E. N. guttata sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/60); B, F, G. N. sola sp. nov. (holotype, NMBA 20222). A, B. Habitus, dorsal view; C. Uncleared epigyne, ventral view; D, F. Cleared epigyne, ventral view; E, G. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 1 mm (A, B), 0.2 mm (C–G). Photos:A.Z. (A, C–E), C.H. (B, F, G). Abbreviations: AT—atrium; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	FIGURE 24. Photographs of female Namagelena gen. nov.: A, C–E. N. guttata sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/60); B, F, G. N. sola sp. nov. (holotype, NMBA 20222). A, B. Habitus, dorsal view; C. Uncleared epigyne, ventral view; D, F. Cleared epigyne, ventral view; E, G. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 1 mm (A, B), 0.2 mm (C–G). Photos:A.Z. (A, C–E), C.H. (B, F, G). Abbreviations: AT—atrium; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFE9F155FF6EA24BFCEEA3C0.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168781/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168781	FIGURE 25. Photographs of the male of Namagelena sola sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1249): A. Habitus, dorsal view; B–D. Palp in prolateral (B), ventral (C) and retrolateral (D) views; E, F. Dissected bulb in distal (E) and ventral (E) views. Scale bars: 1 mm (A), 0.2 mm (B–F). Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: CON—conductor; EM—embolus; PA—patellar apophysis; RTA—retroventral tibial apophysis.	FIGURE 25. Photographs of the male of Namagelena sola sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1249): A. Habitus, dorsal view; B–D. Palp in prolateral (B), ventral (C) and retrolateral (D) views; E, F. Dissected bulb in distal (E) and ventral (E) views. Scale bars: 1 mm (A), 0.2 mm (B–F). Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: CON—conductor; EM—embolus; PA—patellar apophysis; RTA—retroventral tibial apophysis.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFE9F155FF6EA24BFCEEA3C0.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168766/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168766	FIGURE 21. Photographs of the male palp of Benoitia meridionalis sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2016/2369): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view (arrow indicating socket of dorsal femoral spine); D. Dissected bulb, retroventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: C.H. Abbreviations: CON—conductor; CY—cymbium; dPA—dorsal patellar apophysis; EM—embolus; RTA—retroventral tibial apophysis; TA—tegular apophysis; vPA—ventral patellar apophysis.	FIGURE 21. Photographs of the male palp of Benoitia meridionalis sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2016/2369): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view (arrow indicating socket of dorsal femoral spine); D. Dissected bulb, retroventral view; E. Same, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: C.H. Abbreviations: CON—conductor; CY—cymbium; dPA—dorsal patellar apophysis; EM—embolus; RTA—retroventral tibial apophysis; TA—tegular apophysis; vPA—ventral patellar apophysis.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFE9F155FF6EA24BFCEEA3C0.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168714/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168714	FIGURE 8. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Bulb, tip of conductor, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: CON—conductor; CY—cymbium; dPA—dorsal patellar apophysis; EM—embolus; FA—femoral apophysis; PB—prolateral branch of conductor; RB—retrolateral branch of conductor; RTA—retroventral tibial apophysis; TA—tegular apophysis; VB— ventral branch of conductor; vPA—ventral patellar apophysis.	FIGURE 8. Photographs of the male palp of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/864): A. Prolateral view; B. Ventral view; C. Retrolateral view; D. Bulb, tip of conductor, distal view. Scale bars: 0.2 mm. Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: CON—conductor; CY—cymbium; dPA—dorsal patellar apophysis; EM—embolus; FA—femoral apophysis; PB—prolateral branch of conductor; RB—retrolateral branch of conductor; RTA—retroventral tibial apophysis; TA—tegular apophysis; VB— ventral branch of conductor; vPA—ventral patellar apophysis.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFE9F155FF6EA24BFCEEA3C0.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168772/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168772	FIGURE 23. Photographs of the male of Namagelena sola sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2007/2103): A. Eye region, anterior view, arrow indicating chilum; B. Mouthparts, sternum and coxae, ventral view; C. Mouthparts, ventral view; D Spinnerets, ventral view; E. Patella II, retrolateral view; F. Metatarsi and tarsi I (bottom) and II (top), prolateral view (arrows indicating dorsal trichobothria). Abbreviations: LO—lyriform organ; MS—metatarsal stopper; PI—patellar indentation; VT—metatarsal ventral terminal spines. Scale bars: 0.5 mm. Photos: C.H.	FIGURE 23. Photographs of the male of Namagelena sola sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2007/2103): A. Eye region, anterior view, arrow indicating chilum; B. Mouthparts, sternum and coxae, ventral view; C. Mouthparts, ventral view; D Spinnerets, ventral view; E. Patella II, retrolateral view; F. Metatarsi and tarsi I (bottom) and II (top), prolateral view (arrows indicating dorsal trichobothria). Abbreviations: LO—lyriform organ; MS—metatarsal stopper; PI—patellar indentation; VT—metatarsal ventral terminal spines. Scale bars: 0.5 mm. Photos: C.H.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFEBF153FF6EA535FBD5A24A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168777/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168777	FIGURE 24. Photographs of female Namagelena gen. nov.: A, C–E. N. guttata sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/60); B, F, G. N. sola sp. nov. (holotype, NMBA 20222). A, B. Habitus, dorsal view; C. Uncleared epigyne, ventral view; D, F. Cleared epigyne, ventral view; E, G. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 1 mm (A, B), 0.2 mm (C–G). Photos:A.Z. (A, C–E), C.H. (B, F, G). Abbreviations: AT—atrium; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	FIGURE 24. Photographs of female Namagelena gen. nov.: A, C–E. N. guttata sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/60); B, F, G. N. sola sp. nov. (holotype, NMBA 20222). A, B. Habitus, dorsal view; C. Uncleared epigyne, ventral view; D, F. Cleared epigyne, ventral view; E, G. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 1 mm (A, B), 0.2 mm (C–G). Photos:A.Z. (A, C–E), C.H. (B, F, G). Abbreviations: AT—atrium; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFEBF153FF6EA535FBD5A24A.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168752/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168752	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFEDF151FF6EA7A3FCA7A306.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168772/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168772	FIGURE 23. Photographs of the male of Namagelena sola sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2007/2103): A. Eye region, anterior view, arrow indicating chilum; B. Mouthparts, sternum and coxae, ventral view; C. Mouthparts, ventral view; D Spinnerets, ventral view; E. Patella II, retrolateral view; F. Metatarsi and tarsi I (bottom) and II (top), prolateral view (arrows indicating dorsal trichobothria). Abbreviations: LO—lyriform organ; MS—metatarsal stopper; PI—patellar indentation; VT—metatarsal ventral terminal spines. Scale bars: 0.5 mm. Photos: C.H.	FIGURE 23. Photographs of the male of Namagelena sola sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2007/2103): A. Eye region, anterior view, arrow indicating chilum; B. Mouthparts, sternum and coxae, ventral view; C. Mouthparts, ventral view; D Spinnerets, ventral view; E. Patella II, retrolateral view; F. Metatarsi and tarsi I (bottom) and II (top), prolateral view (arrows indicating dorsal trichobothria). Abbreviations: LO—lyriform organ; MS—metatarsal stopper; PI—patellar indentation; VT—metatarsal ventral terminal spines. Scale bars: 0.5 mm. Photos: C.H.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFEDF151FF6EA7A3FCA7A306.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168777/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168777	FIGURE 24. Photographs of female Namagelena gen. nov.: A, C–E. N. guttata sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/60); B, F, G. N. sola sp. nov. (holotype, NMBA 20222). A, B. Habitus, dorsal view; C. Uncleared epigyne, ventral view; D, F. Cleared epigyne, ventral view; E, G. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 1 mm (A, B), 0.2 mm (C–G). Photos:A.Z. (A, C–E), C.H. (B, F, G). Abbreviations: AT—atrium; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	FIGURE 24. Photographs of female Namagelena gen. nov.: A, C–E. N. guttata sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2021/60); B, F, G. N. sola sp. nov. (holotype, NMBA 20222). A, B. Habitus, dorsal view; C. Uncleared epigyne, ventral view; D, F. Cleared epigyne, ventral view; E, G. Same, dorsal view. Scale bars: 1 mm (A, B), 0.2 mm (C–G). Photos:A.Z. (A, C–E), C.H. (B, F, G). Abbreviations: AT—atrium; Cd—connecting duct; CO—copulatory opening; EF—epigynal fovea; FD—fertilisation duct; ST I—primary spermatheca; ST II—secondary spermatheca.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFEDF151FF6EA7A3FCA7A306.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168781/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168781	FIGURE 25. Photographs of the male of Namagelena sola sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1249): A. Habitus, dorsal view; B–D. Palp in prolateral (B), ventral (C) and retrolateral (D) views; E, F. Dissected bulb in distal (E) and ventral (E) views. Scale bars: 1 mm (A), 0.2 mm (B–F). Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: CON—conductor; EM—embolus; PA—patellar apophysis; RTA—retroventral tibial apophysis.	FIGURE 25. Photographs of the male of Namagelena sola sp. nov. (paratype, NCA 2017/1249): A. Habitus, dorsal view; B–D. Palp in prolateral (B), ventral (C) and retrolateral (D) views; E, F. Dissected bulb in distal (E) and ventral (E) views. Scale bars: 1 mm (A), 0.2 mm (B–F). Photos: A.Z. Abbreviations: CON—conductor; EM—embolus; PA—patellar apophysis; RTA—retroventral tibial apophysis.	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
2D0387E5FFEDF151FF6EA7A3FCA7A306.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19168752/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19168752	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	FIGURE 17. A. Map of South Africa, rectangle indicating the area under study; B. Distribution of Afrotrix booyseni sp. nov. (black circle), A. dejagerae sp. nov. (black stars), A. deserticola (Simon, 1910) comb. nov. (white star), A. goegap sp. nov. (black triangle), A. karooica sp. nov. (inverted black triangle) and A. reginaldi sp. nov. (white circles); C. Distribution of A. lyonsae sp. nov. (white circles), A. sauria sp. nov. (black triangle), A. spicula sp. nov. (black hexagons) and A. tankwa sp. nov. (inverted triangles); D. Distribution of Benoitia arida sp. nov. (white circle), B. leroyae sp. nov. (black stars) and B. lunata sp. nov. (black triangle); E. Distribution of B. meridionalis sp. nov. (white circles), B. namaqua sp. nov. (black stars), Namagelena guttata sp. nov. (black triangles) and N. sola sp. nov. (white triangle).	2026-01-14	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.;Zamani, Alireza;Marusik, Yuri M.			
