taxonID	type	format	identifier	references	title	description	created	creator	contributor	publisher	audience	source	license	rightsHolder	datasetID
03B9F53DFFC6DE02FF78FAF3FE438AFF.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180786/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180786	FIGURE 3. Scanning electron micrographs of Castianeirodes natalensis sp. nov., male: A Carapace, dorsal view, arrowhead indicating fovea; B Same, detail of integument and setae; C Eyes, anterior view; D Same, dorsal view; E Mouthparts; F Sternum; G Dorsal abdominal setae; H Femur I, dorsal feathery setae; I Patella II, prolateral view, arrowhead indicating socket of missing spine; J Femur IV, retrolateral view, patellar indentation, arrowhead indicating lyriform organ; K Same, detail of lyriform organ; L Tibia II, ventral spine.	FIGURE 3. Scanning electron micrographs of Castianeirodes natalensis sp. nov., male: A Carapace, dorsal view, arrowhead indicating fovea; B Same, detail of integument and setae; C Eyes, anterior view; D Same, dorsal view; E Mouthparts; F Sternum; G Dorsal abdominal setae; H Femur I, dorsal feathery setae; I Patella II, prolateral view, arrowhead indicating socket of missing spine; J Femur IV, retrolateral view, patellar indentation, arrowhead indicating lyriform organ; K Same, detail of lyriform organ; L Tibia II, ventral spine.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFC6DE02FF78FAF3FE438AFF.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180782/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180782	FIGURE 2. Digital microscope photographs of the dorsal habitus of Castianeirodes jocquei sp. nov. (A, B), C. kakamega sp. nov. (C, D) and C. natalensis sp. nov. (E, F), holotype females (A, C, E) and paratype males (B, D, F). Scale bars: 1 mm.	FIGURE 2. Digital microscope photographs of the dorsal habitus of Castianeirodes jocquei sp. nov. (A, B), C. kakamega sp. nov. (C, D) and C. natalensis sp. nov. (E, F), holotype females (A, C, E) and paratype males (B, D, F). Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFC6DE02FF78FAF3FE438AFF.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180796/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180796	FIGURE 5. Digital microscope photographs of morphology and genitalia of Castianeirodes jocquei sp. nov. (A–F), C. kakamega sp. nov. (G, H) and C. natalensis sp. nov. (I, J): A–D Male femora I–IV, retrolateral view; E, G, I Holotype female epigynes, ventral view; F, H, J Paratype male palps, with stippled lines indicating the points of separation between the prolateral and retrolateral bends and tip of the embolus. Scale bars: A–D 1 mm; E–J 0.25 mm.	FIGURE 5. Digital microscope photographs of morphology and genitalia of Castianeirodes jocquei sp. nov. (A–F), C. kakamega sp. nov. (G, H) and C. natalensis sp. nov. (I, J): A–D Male femora I–IV, retrolateral view; E, G, I Holotype female epigynes, ventral view; F, H, J Paratype male palps, with stippled lines indicating the points of separation between the prolateral and retrolateral bends and tip of the embolus. Scale bars: A–D 1 mm; E–J 0.25 mm.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFC6DE02FF78FAF3FE438AFF.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180794/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180794	FIGURE 4. Scanning electron micrographs of Castianeirodes natalensis sp. nov., male (A–D, F–H) and female (E, I): A Tibia IV, dorsal spine; B Metatarsus II, metatarsal stopper and spine; C Tarsus III; D Tarsus II, claw tufts; E Epigyne, ventral view; F Dorsal cymbial setae; G Left palp, ventral view; H Embolus detail; I Palpal tarsus, retrolateral view. Abbreviations: ms—modified setae; ptc—palpal tarsal claw; to—tarsal organ; tr—trichobothrium.	FIGURE 4. Scanning electron micrographs of Castianeirodes natalensis sp. nov., male (A–D, F–H) and female (E, I): A Tibia IV, dorsal spine; B Metatarsus II, metatarsal stopper and spine; C Tarsus III; D Tarsus II, claw tufts; E Epigyne, ventral view; F Dorsal cymbial setae; G Left palp, ventral view; H Embolus detail; I Palpal tarsus, retrolateral view. Abbreviations: ms—modified setae; ptc—palpal tarsal claw; to—tarsal organ; tr—trichobothrium.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFC6DE02FF78FAF3FE438AFF.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180800/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180800	FIGURE 6. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes insulicola comb. nov. (A) and C. jocquei sp. nov. (B–E) holotype female epigynes in ventral (A, B) and dorsal (C) views and paratype male palp in ventral (D) and retrolateral (E) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	FIGURE 6. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes insulicola comb. nov. (A) and C. jocquei sp. nov. (B–E) holotype female epigynes in ventral (A, B) and dorsal (C) views and paratype male palp in ventral (D) and retrolateral (E) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFC6DE02FF78FAF3FE438AFF.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180806/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180806	FIGURE 7. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes kakamega sp. nov., holotype female epigyne in ventral (A) and dorsal (B) views and paratype male palp in ventral (C) and retrolateral (D) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	FIGURE 7. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes kakamega sp. nov., holotype female epigyne in ventral (A) and dorsal (B) views and paratype male palp in ventral (C) and retrolateral (D) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFC6DE02FF78FAF3FE438AFF.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180810/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180810	FIGURE 8. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes natalensis sp. nov., holotype female epigyne in ventral (A) and dorsal (B) views and paratype male palp in ventral (C) and retrolateral (D) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	FIGURE 8. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes natalensis sp. nov., holotype female epigyne in ventral (A) and dorsal (B) views and paratype male palp in ventral (C) and retrolateral (D) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFC6DE02FF78FAF3FE438AFF.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180778/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180778	FIGURE 1. Digital microscope photographs of Castianeirodes insulicola (Strand, 1916) comb. nov., holotype female:A Dorsal habitus; B Eyes and chelicerae, anterior view; C Epigyne, ventral view. Scale bars: 1 mm (A); 0.25 mm (B, C).	FIGURE 1. Digital microscope photographs of Castianeirodes insulicola (Strand, 1916) comb. nov., holotype female:A Dorsal habitus; B Eyes and chelicerae, anterior view; C Epigyne, ventral view. Scale bars: 1 mm (A); 0.25 mm (B, C).	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFC0DE03FF78FF5FFC9F8E75.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180778/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180778	FIGURE 1. Digital microscope photographs of Castianeirodes insulicola (Strand, 1916) comb. nov., holotype female:A Dorsal habitus; B Eyes and chelicerae, anterior view; C Epigyne, ventral view. Scale bars: 1 mm (A); 0.25 mm (B, C).	FIGURE 1. Digital microscope photographs of Castianeirodes insulicola (Strand, 1916) comb. nov., holotype female:A Dorsal habitus; B Eyes and chelicerae, anterior view; C Epigyne, ventral view. Scale bars: 1 mm (A); 0.25 mm (B, C).	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFC0DE03FF78FF5FFC9F8E75.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180800/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180800	FIGURE 6. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes insulicola comb. nov. (A) and C. jocquei sp. nov. (B–E) holotype female epigynes in ventral (A, B) and dorsal (C) views and paratype male palp in ventral (D) and retrolateral (E) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	FIGURE 6. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes insulicola comb. nov. (A) and C. jocquei sp. nov. (B–E) holotype female epigynes in ventral (A, B) and dorsal (C) views and paratype male palp in ventral (D) and retrolateral (E) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFC0DE03FF78FF5FFC9F8E75.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180806/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180806	FIGURE 7. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes kakamega sp. nov., holotype female epigyne in ventral (A) and dorsal (B) views and paratype male palp in ventral (C) and retrolateral (D) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	FIGURE 7. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes kakamega sp. nov., holotype female epigyne in ventral (A) and dorsal (B) views and paratype male palp in ventral (C) and retrolateral (D) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFC0DE03FF78FF5FFC9F8E75.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180810/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180810	FIGURE 8. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes natalensis sp. nov., holotype female epigyne in ventral (A) and dorsal (B) views and paratype male palp in ventral (C) and retrolateral (D) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	FIGURE 8. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes natalensis sp. nov., holotype female epigyne in ventral (A) and dorsal (B) views and paratype male palp in ventral (C) and retrolateral (D) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFC0DE03FF78FF5FFC9F8E75.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180815/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180815	FIGURE 9. Distribution of Castianeirodes in the Afrotropical Region: C. insulicola comb. nov. (blue circle), C. jocquei sp. nov. (red circle), C. kakamega sp. nov. (yellow circle), C. natalensis sp. nov. (open circles) and undetermined Castianeirodes spp. (green circles). Map produced using SimpleMappr (Shorthouse 2010).	FIGURE 9. Distribution of Castianeirodes in the Afrotropical Region: C. insulicola comb. nov. (blue circle), C. jocquei sp. nov. (red circle), C. kakamega sp. nov. (yellow circle), C. natalensis sp. nov. (open circles) and undetermined Castianeirodes spp. (green circles). Map produced using SimpleMappr (Shorthouse 2010).	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFC0DE0DFF78FA5FFC9F88AA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180782/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180782	FIGURE 2. Digital microscope photographs of the dorsal habitus of Castianeirodes jocquei sp. nov. (A, B), C. kakamega sp. nov. (C, D) and C. natalensis sp. nov. (E, F), holotype females (A, C, E) and paratype males (B, D, F). Scale bars: 1 mm.	FIGURE 2. Digital microscope photographs of the dorsal habitus of Castianeirodes jocquei sp. nov. (A, B), C. kakamega sp. nov. (C, D) and C. natalensis sp. nov. (E, F), holotype females (A, C, E) and paratype males (B, D, F). Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFC0DE0DFF78FA5FFC9F88AA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180796/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180796	FIGURE 5. Digital microscope photographs of morphology and genitalia of Castianeirodes jocquei sp. nov. (A–F), C. kakamega sp. nov. (G, H) and C. natalensis sp. nov. (I, J): A–D Male femora I–IV, retrolateral view; E, G, I Holotype female epigynes, ventral view; F, H, J Paratype male palps, with stippled lines indicating the points of separation between the prolateral and retrolateral bends and tip of the embolus. Scale bars: A–D 1 mm; E–J 0.25 mm.	FIGURE 5. Digital microscope photographs of morphology and genitalia of Castianeirodes jocquei sp. nov. (A–F), C. kakamega sp. nov. (G, H) and C. natalensis sp. nov. (I, J): A–D Male femora I–IV, retrolateral view; E, G, I Holotype female epigynes, ventral view; F, H, J Paratype male palps, with stippled lines indicating the points of separation between the prolateral and retrolateral bends and tip of the embolus. Scale bars: A–D 1 mm; E–J 0.25 mm.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFC0DE0DFF78FA5FFC9F88AA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180800/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180800	FIGURE 6. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes insulicola comb. nov. (A) and C. jocquei sp. nov. (B–E) holotype female epigynes in ventral (A, B) and dorsal (C) views and paratype male palp in ventral (D) and retrolateral (E) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	FIGURE 6. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes insulicola comb. nov. (A) and C. jocquei sp. nov. (B–E) holotype female epigynes in ventral (A, B) and dorsal (C) views and paratype male palp in ventral (D) and retrolateral (E) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFC0DE0DFF78FA5FFC9F88AA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180806/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180806	FIGURE 7. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes kakamega sp. nov., holotype female epigyne in ventral (A) and dorsal (B) views and paratype male palp in ventral (C) and retrolateral (D) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	FIGURE 7. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes kakamega sp. nov., holotype female epigyne in ventral (A) and dorsal (B) views and paratype male palp in ventral (C) and retrolateral (D) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFC0DE0DFF78FA5FFC9F88AA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180815/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180815	FIGURE 9. Distribution of Castianeirodes in the Afrotropical Region: C. insulicola comb. nov. (blue circle), C. jocquei sp. nov. (red circle), C. kakamega sp. nov. (yellow circle), C. natalensis sp. nov. (open circles) and undetermined Castianeirodes spp. (green circles). Map produced using SimpleMappr (Shorthouse 2010).	FIGURE 9. Distribution of Castianeirodes in the Afrotropical Region: C. insulicola comb. nov. (blue circle), C. jocquei sp. nov. (red circle), C. kakamega sp. nov. (yellow circle), C. natalensis sp. nov. (open circles) and undetermined Castianeirodes spp. (green circles). Map produced using SimpleMappr (Shorthouse 2010).	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFCEDE0FFF78FC16FC9F8A53.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180782/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180782	FIGURE 2. Digital microscope photographs of the dorsal habitus of Castianeirodes jocquei sp. nov. (A, B), C. kakamega sp. nov. (C, D) and C. natalensis sp. nov. (E, F), holotype females (A, C, E) and paratype males (B, D, F). Scale bars: 1 mm.	FIGURE 2. Digital microscope photographs of the dorsal habitus of Castianeirodes jocquei sp. nov. (A, B), C. kakamega sp. nov. (C, D) and C. natalensis sp. nov. (E, F), holotype females (A, C, E) and paratype males (B, D, F). Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFCEDE0FFF78FC16FC9F8A53.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180796/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180796	FIGURE 5. Digital microscope photographs of morphology and genitalia of Castianeirodes jocquei sp. nov. (A–F), C. kakamega sp. nov. (G, H) and C. natalensis sp. nov. (I, J): A–D Male femora I–IV, retrolateral view; E, G, I Holotype female epigynes, ventral view; F, H, J Paratype male palps, with stippled lines indicating the points of separation between the prolateral and retrolateral bends and tip of the embolus. Scale bars: A–D 1 mm; E–J 0.25 mm.	FIGURE 5. Digital microscope photographs of morphology and genitalia of Castianeirodes jocquei sp. nov. (A–F), C. kakamega sp. nov. (G, H) and C. natalensis sp. nov. (I, J): A–D Male femora I–IV, retrolateral view; E, G, I Holotype female epigynes, ventral view; F, H, J Paratype male palps, with stippled lines indicating the points of separation between the prolateral and retrolateral bends and tip of the embolus. Scale bars: A–D 1 mm; E–J 0.25 mm.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFCEDE0FFF78FC16FC9F8A53.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180806/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180806	FIGURE 7. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes kakamega sp. nov., holotype female epigyne in ventral (A) and dorsal (B) views and paratype male palp in ventral (C) and retrolateral (D) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	FIGURE 7. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes kakamega sp. nov., holotype female epigyne in ventral (A) and dorsal (B) views and paratype male palp in ventral (C) and retrolateral (D) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFCEDE0FFF78FC16FC9F8A53.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180800/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180800	FIGURE 6. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes insulicola comb. nov. (A) and C. jocquei sp. nov. (B–E) holotype female epigynes in ventral (A, B) and dorsal (C) views and paratype male palp in ventral (D) and retrolateral (E) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	FIGURE 6. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes insulicola comb. nov. (A) and C. jocquei sp. nov. (B–E) holotype female epigynes in ventral (A, B) and dorsal (C) views and paratype male palp in ventral (D) and retrolateral (E) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFCEDE0FFF78FC16FC9F8A53.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180815/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180815	FIGURE 9. Distribution of Castianeirodes in the Afrotropical Region: C. insulicola comb. nov. (blue circle), C. jocquei sp. nov. (red circle), C. kakamega sp. nov. (yellow circle), C. natalensis sp. nov. (open circles) and undetermined Castianeirodes spp. (green circles). Map produced using SimpleMappr (Shorthouse 2010).	FIGURE 9. Distribution of Castianeirodes in the Afrotropical Region: C. insulicola comb. nov. (blue circle), C. jocquei sp. nov. (red circle), C. kakamega sp. nov. (yellow circle), C. natalensis sp. nov. (open circles) and undetermined Castianeirodes spp. (green circles). Map produced using SimpleMappr (Shorthouse 2010).	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFCCDE08FF78FE7CFF678CC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180782/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180782	FIGURE 2. Digital microscope photographs of the dorsal habitus of Castianeirodes jocquei sp. nov. (A, B), C. kakamega sp. nov. (C, D) and C. natalensis sp. nov. (E, F), holotype females (A, C, E) and paratype males (B, D, F). Scale bars: 1 mm.	FIGURE 2. Digital microscope photographs of the dorsal habitus of Castianeirodes jocquei sp. nov. (A, B), C. kakamega sp. nov. (C, D) and C. natalensis sp. nov. (E, F), holotype females (A, C, E) and paratype males (B, D, F). Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFCCDE08FF78FE7CFF678CC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180786/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180786	FIGURE 3. Scanning electron micrographs of Castianeirodes natalensis sp. nov., male: A Carapace, dorsal view, arrowhead indicating fovea; B Same, detail of integument and setae; C Eyes, anterior view; D Same, dorsal view; E Mouthparts; F Sternum; G Dorsal abdominal setae; H Femur I, dorsal feathery setae; I Patella II, prolateral view, arrowhead indicating socket of missing spine; J Femur IV, retrolateral view, patellar indentation, arrowhead indicating lyriform organ; K Same, detail of lyriform organ; L Tibia II, ventral spine.	FIGURE 3. Scanning electron micrographs of Castianeirodes natalensis sp. nov., male: A Carapace, dorsal view, arrowhead indicating fovea; B Same, detail of integument and setae; C Eyes, anterior view; D Same, dorsal view; E Mouthparts; F Sternum; G Dorsal abdominal setae; H Femur I, dorsal feathery setae; I Patella II, prolateral view, arrowhead indicating socket of missing spine; J Femur IV, retrolateral view, patellar indentation, arrowhead indicating lyriform organ; K Same, detail of lyriform organ; L Tibia II, ventral spine.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFCCDE08FF78FE7CFF678CC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180794/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180794	FIGURE 4. Scanning electron micrographs of Castianeirodes natalensis sp. nov., male (A–D, F–H) and female (E, I): A Tibia IV, dorsal spine; B Metatarsus II, metatarsal stopper and spine; C Tarsus III; D Tarsus II, claw tufts; E Epigyne, ventral view; F Dorsal cymbial setae; G Left palp, ventral view; H Embolus detail; I Palpal tarsus, retrolateral view. Abbreviations: ms—modified setae; ptc—palpal tarsal claw; to—tarsal organ; tr—trichobothrium.	FIGURE 4. Scanning electron micrographs of Castianeirodes natalensis sp. nov., male (A–D, F–H) and female (E, I): A Tibia IV, dorsal spine; B Metatarsus II, metatarsal stopper and spine; C Tarsus III; D Tarsus II, claw tufts; E Epigyne, ventral view; F Dorsal cymbial setae; G Left palp, ventral view; H Embolus detail; I Palpal tarsus, retrolateral view. Abbreviations: ms—modified setae; ptc—palpal tarsal claw; to—tarsal organ; tr—trichobothrium.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFCCDE08FF78FE7CFF678CC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180796/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180796	FIGURE 5. Digital microscope photographs of morphology and genitalia of Castianeirodes jocquei sp. nov. (A–F), C. kakamega sp. nov. (G, H) and C. natalensis sp. nov. (I, J): A–D Male femora I–IV, retrolateral view; E, G, I Holotype female epigynes, ventral view; F, H, J Paratype male palps, with stippled lines indicating the points of separation between the prolateral and retrolateral bends and tip of the embolus. Scale bars: A–D 1 mm; E–J 0.25 mm.	FIGURE 5. Digital microscope photographs of morphology and genitalia of Castianeirodes jocquei sp. nov. (A–F), C. kakamega sp. nov. (G, H) and C. natalensis sp. nov. (I, J): A–D Male femora I–IV, retrolateral view; E, G, I Holotype female epigynes, ventral view; F, H, J Paratype male palps, with stippled lines indicating the points of separation between the prolateral and retrolateral bends and tip of the embolus. Scale bars: A–D 1 mm; E–J 0.25 mm.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFCCDE08FF78FE7CFF678CC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180810/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180810	FIGURE 8. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes natalensis sp. nov., holotype female epigyne in ventral (A) and dorsal (B) views and paratype male palp in ventral (C) and retrolateral (D) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	FIGURE 8. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes natalensis sp. nov., holotype female epigyne in ventral (A) and dorsal (B) views and paratype male palp in ventral (C) and retrolateral (D) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFCCDE08FF78FE7CFF678CC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180800/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180800	FIGURE 6. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes insulicola comb. nov. (A) and C. jocquei sp. nov. (B–E) holotype female epigynes in ventral (A, B) and dorsal (C) views and paratype male palp in ventral (D) and retrolateral (E) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	FIGURE 6. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes insulicola comb. nov. (A) and C. jocquei sp. nov. (B–E) holotype female epigynes in ventral (A, B) and dorsal (C) views and paratype male palp in ventral (D) and retrolateral (E) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFCCDE08FF78FE7CFF678CC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180806/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180806	FIGURE 7. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes kakamega sp. nov., holotype female epigyne in ventral (A) and dorsal (B) views and paratype male palp in ventral (C) and retrolateral (D) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	FIGURE 7. Genitalic morphology of Castianeirodes kakamega sp. nov., holotype female epigyne in ventral (A) and dorsal (B) views and paratype male palp in ventral (C) and retrolateral (D) views, arrowheads indicating modified cymbial setae. Scale bars: 0.25 mm.	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
03B9F53DFFCCDE08FF78FE7CFF678CC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/19180815/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19180815	FIGURE 9. Distribution of Castianeirodes in the Afrotropical Region: C. insulicola comb. nov. (blue circle), C. jocquei sp. nov. (red circle), C. kakamega sp. nov. (yellow circle), C. natalensis sp. nov. (open circles) and undetermined Castianeirodes spp. (green circles). Map produced using SimpleMappr (Shorthouse 2010).	FIGURE 9. Distribution of Castianeirodes in the Afrotropical Region: C. insulicola comb. nov. (blue circle), C. jocquei sp. nov. (red circle), C. kakamega sp. nov. (yellow circle), C. natalensis sp. nov. (open circles) and undetermined Castianeirodes spp. (green circles). Map produced using SimpleMappr (Shorthouse 2010).	2026-03-17	Haddad, Charles R.		Zenodo	biologists	Haddad, Charles R.			
