Wydundra octomile, Platnick & Baehr, 2006

Platnick, N. I. & Baehr, B., 2006, A Revision Of The Australasian Ground Spiders Of The Family Prodidomidae (Araneae: Gnaphosoidea), Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History 2006 (298), pp. 1-287 : 136-156

Wydundra octomile , new species Figures 317–321; Map 22

TYPES: Male holotype and female allotype taken in pitfall trap in dry eucalypt woodland at Eight Mile Creek, 18 ° 419S,

144 ° 439E (Nov. 6, 1991 – July 26, 1992; R. Raven, P. Lawless, M. Shaw), deposited in QMB (male S64762 , female S35366 ) .

ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is an arbitrary combination of letters.

DIAGNOSIS: Males resemble those of W. neinaut but have a single embolar tip, oriented at a more oblique angle (fig. 318); females resemble those of W. neinaut in having two transverse, projecting epigynal ledges, but both ledges are much narrower than in that species (fig. 320).

MALE: Total length 3.38. Carapace 1.48 long, 1.40 wide, 0.46 high, length/width 1.06; sternum 0.90 long, 0.86 wide, length/width 1.05; abdomen 1.90 long, 1.02 wide; coxa I 0.50 long; relative length of coxae I– IV 1.00:0.96:0.88:1.12. Cephalothorax, legs orange; abdomen gray, dorsally with weak orange scutum, small, pale spot in front of spinnerets, venter pale, epigastric area orange. Carapace weakly covered with gray setae. Eye group width 0.83 of caput width; AME 0.14; ALE 0.14; PME 0.18; PLE 0.12; AME–AME 0.04; AME–ALE 0.04; PME–PME 0.02; PME–PLE 0.02; ALE–PLE 0.02; eye group AME–PME 0.34; AME–AME 0.32; PME–PME 0.38. Clypeus 0.06 high. Abdomen covered with dark, slightly plumose setae; ALS 0.41 of abdominal length, about their diameter apart. Palp (figs. 317–319): tegular apophyses, embolus situated on distal half of tegulum; median apophysis ventrally excavated; sperm duct weakly s-shaped; embolus finger-shaped, with sharp tip, embolar base separated from tegulum, with long, triangular, basal embolar projection; tibia about 1.8–2.0 times as long as wide, dorsally excavated, dorsally excavated, retrolateral tibial apophysis long, triangular, with bent tip.

FEMALE: Total length 3.96. Carapace 1.60 long, 1.52 wide, 0.70 high, length/width 1.05; sternum 0.96 long, 0.96 wide, length/width 1.00; abdomen 2.36 long, 1.22 wide; coxa I 0.54 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.92: 0.88:1.11. Coloration as in male but without scutum. Eye group width 0.74 of caput width; ALE 0.16; PME–PLE 0.04; ALE–PLE 0.04. ALS 0.45 of abdominal length. Palpal femur with seven strong, ventral setae. Epigynum (figs. 320, 321): anterior margin arched, with two small anterior lateral hood-shaped openings, posterior margin with two narrow, transverse, projecting epigynal ledges; epigynal ducts short, spermathecae oval, with one dorsal diverticulum.

OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: Queensland: Eight Mile Creek , 18 ° 419S, 144 ° 439E, July 26– Dec. 1, 1992, dry eucalypt woodland pitfall (R. Raven, P., E. Lawless, M. Shaw, QMB S21833 ), 1♀ ; E Georgetown, Newcastle Range , 18 ° 189S, 143 ° 329E, Feb. 20–June 29, 2002, pitfall (J. Hasenpusch, QMB S64763 ), 1Oi ; Thatch Creek , 19 ° 069S, 145 ° 189E, Dec. 1, 1992 – Apr. 14, 1993, pitfall, dry eucalypt woodland (R.,J.,S. Raven, P., E. Lawless, QMB S59570 ), 5Oi, 7♀ .

DISTRIBUTION: Known only from northeastern Queensland (map 22).

Wydundra normanton , new species

Figures 322–326; Map 21

TYPE: Male holotype taken on the banks of Norman Creek, Normanton , 17 ° 409S, 141 ° 059E, Queensland (Oct. 17, 1976; R. Kohout, M. Archer, H. Godthelp), deposited in QMB ( S64518 ) .

ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a noun in apposition taken from the type locality.

DIAGNOSIS: Males resemble those of M. octomile but have a very short basal embolar projection, both parts of the bifid embolar tip elongated (fig. 323) and the retrolateral tibial apophysis with a bifid tip (fig. 324); females resemble those of W. neinaut but have a narrower anterior epigynal margin (fig. 325) and more rounded spermathecae (fig. 326).

MALE: Total length 3.90. Carapace 2.40 long, 2.22 wide, 0.60 high, length/width 1.08; sternum 1.38 long, 1.28 wide, length/width 1.08; abdomen 1.50 long, 0.82 wide; coxa I 0.88 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.93:0.84:1.07. Carapace, sternum, legs orange; chelicerae brown; endites, labium orange, distally pale; abdomen pale. Carapace weakly covered with shiny, slim, recumbent scales. AME elevated; eye group width 0.74 of caput width; AME 0.26; ALE 0.20; PME 0.26; PLE 0.19; AME–AME 0.04; AME–ALE 0.02; PME–PME 0.04; PME– PLE 0.04; ALE–PLE 0.04; eye group AME– PME 0.56; AME–AME 0.56; PME–PME 0.56. Clypeus 0.12 high. Abdomen covered with shiny, cinnamon, recumbent scales; ALS 0.81 of abdominal length, more than their diameter apart. Tarsi III, IV ventrally with two rows of strong, stout setae. Palp (figs. 322–324): tegular apophyses, embolus situated on distal half of tegulum; median apophysis ventrally excavated, with two distal tips, basal part short, prolaterally situated; sperm duct u-shaped; embolus divided into two elongated parts, embolar base separated from tegulum, with short basal embolar projection; tibia about 1.8–2.0 times as long as wide, dorsally excavated, retrolateral tibial apophysis triangular, with bifid tip.

FEMALE: Total length 4.32. Carapace 1.60 long, 1.62 wide, 0.60 high, length/width 0.98; sternum 1.00 long, 0.94 wide, length/ width 1.06; abdomen 2.72 long, 1.68 wide; coxa I 0.60 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.93:0.86:1.06. Coloration as in male. Eye group width 0.77 of caput width; AME 0.15; ALE 0.14; PME 0.20; PLE 0.14; PME– PME 0.03; PME–PLE 0.03; ALE–PLE 0.03; eye group AME–PME 0.36; AME–AME 0.34; PME–PME 0.38. Clypeus 0.08 high. ALS 0.45 of abdominal length. Palpal femur with seven strong, ventral setae. Epigynum (figs. 325, 326) with two small anterior lateral hood-shaped openings; posterior margin with one inverted v-shaped projection; epigynal ducts short, spermathecae about their diameter apart, oval, twisted, in inverted vshaped position.

OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: Queensland: Burke Developmental Road, 17 ° 129S, 141 ° 399E, July 28, 1995, pitfall, grazed open woodland (J. Thompson, M. Tio, S. Cowan, AMS KS55252), 3♀.

DISTRIBUTION: Known only from northwestern Queensland (map 21).

Wydundra webberae , new species

Figures 330, 331; Map 22

TYPE: Female holotype taken at Humpty Doo , 12 ° 359S, 131 ° 059E, Northern Territory (Nov. 1993; J. Webber), deposited in MNT ( A002962 ) .

ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a patronym in honor of Jenni Webber of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, the collector of the holotype.

DIAGNOSIS: Females resemble those of W. humptydoo in having an elongated epigynal atrium but the atrium is much smaller (fig. 330). Although it is possible that these are the females of W. ethabuka , the resemblances to W. humptydoo make that seem unlikely.

MALE: Unknown.

FEMALE: Total length 3.46. Carapace 1.50 long, 1.50 wide, 0.60 high, length/width 1.00; sternum 0.94 long, 0.90 wide, length/ width 1.04; abdomen 1.96 long, 1.20 wide; coxa I 0.50 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.96:0.92:1.12. Body, legs pale yellow. Carapace weakly covered with gray setae. AME elevated; eye group width 0.76 of caput

width; AME 0.15; ALE 0.14; PME 0.16; PLE 0.14; AME–AME 0.04; AME–ALE 0.02; PME–PME 0.02; PME–PLE 0.04; ALE– PLE 0.02; eye group AME–PME 0.36; AME–AME 0.34; PME–PME 0.38. Clypeus 0.06 high. Abdomen covered with dark, slender, recumbent scales; ALS 0.53 of abdominal length, about their diameter apart. Palpal femur with 4–7 strong, ventral setae. Epigynum (figs. 330, 331): atrium rectangular, with sinuous posterior margin; epigynal ducts short, spermathecae slightly apart, oval, twisted, in v-shaped position, with one dorsal diverticulum.

OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: Northern Territory: Daly River, 14 ° 169S, 131 ° 399E, July 11, 1998 (O. Price, MNT A000986), 1♀.

DISTRIBUTION: Known only from the Northern Territory (map 22).

Wydundra undara , new species

Figures 332–336; Map 23

TYPES: Male holotype and female allotype taken in vine scrub at Undara National Park , 18 ° 149S, 144 ° 389E, Queensland (Dec. 8, 2002 – Feb. 8, 2003; G. Monteith), deposited in QMB (male S68066 , female S68065 ) .

ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a noun in apposition taken from the type locality.

DIAGNOSIS: Males can easily be recognized by the large, chitinous conical projection at the base of the conductor (fig. 332) and the sinuous embolus (fig. 333); females resemble those of W. normanton in having the posterior epigynal margin with one projection but the projection is shaped like an inverted u (fig. 335).

MALE: Total length 4.68. Carapace 2.20 long, 2.02 wide, 0.30 high, length/width 1.09; sternum 1.24 long, 1.22 wide, length/width 1.02; abdomen 2.48 long, 1.52 wide; coxa I 0.72 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.94:0.92:1.14. Carapace, sternum, chelicerae, legs orange; endites, labium orange, distally pale; abdomen pale, gray, dorsally with weak orange scutum, venter pale, epigastric area orange. Carapace weakly covered with gray, recumbent scales. AME elevated; eye group width 0.78 of caput width; AME 0.24; ALE 0.18; PME 0.24; PLE 0.16; AME–AME 0.04; AME–ALE

0.04; PME–PME 0.02; PME–PLE 0.02; ALE–PLE 0.02; eye group AME–PME 0.50; AME–AME 0.52; PME–PME 0.50. Clypeus 0.08 high. Abdomen covered with

gray, recumbent scales; ALS 0.51 of abdominal length, more than their diameter apart. Tarsi III, IV ventrally with two rows of stout setae; distal half of tarsi IV with cuticular cracks. Palp (figs. 332–334): cymbium long, slender, at least 2.2 times longer than wide, tip elongate; conductor originating distally, membranous, spatulate, base with large, chitinous, conical projection; median apophysis ventrally excavated, with two distal tips; terminal apophysis absent; sperm duct weakly u-shaped; embolus sinuous, with arched tip, embolar base separated from tegulum, with tiny, triangular basal projection, situated prolaterally; tibia laterally flattened, about 1.8–2.0 times as long as wide, dorsally excavated, retrolateral tibial apophysis long, triangular, with distally bent tip.

FEMALE: Total length 3.92. Carapace 1.48 long, 1.40 wide, 0.44 high, length/width 1.06; sternum 0.92 long, 0.88 wide, length/ width 1.04; abdomen 2.44 long, 1.28 wide; coxa I 0.50 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.96:0.88:1.08. Coloration as in male but without scutum. Eye group width 0.8 of caput width; AME 0.14; ALE 0.12; PME 0.17; PLE 0.12; PME–PME 0; PME–PLE 0.04; ALE–PLE 0.04; eye group AME–PME 0.34; AME–AME 0.32; PME–PME 0.34. Clypeus 0.06 high. Abdomen covered with gray, slender, recumbent scales; ALS 0.41 of abdominal length. Palpal femur with seven long, ventral setae. Epigynum (figs. 335, 336): atrium long, rectangular, anterior margin widely arched; posterior margin with one inverted u-shaped projection; epigynal ducts short, spermathecae contiguous, globular, in horizontal position.

OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: None.

DISTRIBUTION: Known only from northeastern Queensland (map 23).

Wydundra garnet , new species

Figures 337–341; Map 24

TYPE: Male holotype from Mount Garnet , 17 ° 419S, 145 ° 079E, Queensland (Feb. 24, 1972; N. Coleman), deposited in QMB (S64522) .

ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a noun in apposition taken from the type locality.

DIAGNOSIS: Males have a distally directed basal embolar projection and a long embolar tip with a dorsal tubercle (fig. 338); females have the median epigynal ledge concave rather than convex anteriorly (figs. 340, 341).

MALE: Total length 2.80. Carapace 1.30 long, 1.20 wide, 0.54 high; sternum 0.80 long, 0.70 wide, length/width 1.14; 0.80 wide; coxa I 0.40 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.95:0.90:1.10. Cephalothorax, legs orange; abdomen gray. Eye group width 0.79 of caput width; AME 0.13; ALE 0.10; PME 0.16; PLE 0.10; PME–PME 0.02; PME–PLE 0.02; ALE–PLE 0.02; eye group AME–PME 0.32; AME–AME 0.30; PME–PME 0.32. Clypeus 0.08 high. Abdomen covered with shiny, cinnamon, recumbent scales; ALS 0.43 of abdominal length. Palp (figs. 337–339): median apophysis ventrally excavated, with two distal tips; sperm duct weakly u-shaped; embolus triangular, with long tip, dorsal tubercle, embolar base separated from tegulum, with distally directed basal embolar projection; tibia dorsally excavated; retrolateral tibial apophysis long, triangular, with bifid tip, small, dorsal tooth.

FEMALE: Total length 4.16. Carapace 1.56 long, 1.58 wide, 0.50 high, length/width 0.98; sternum 1.18 long, 0.90 wide, length/ width 1.31; abdomen 2.60 long, 1.40 wide. Coloration as in male. Eye group width 0.73 of caput width; AME 0.14; ALE 0.10; PME 0.18; PLE 0.10; PME–PME 0.02; PME–PLE 0.02; ALE–PLE 0.02; eye group AME–PME 0.32; AME–AME 0.32; PME–PME 0.36. Clypeus 0.08 high. ALS 0.39 of abdominal length. Palps broken off. Epigynum (figs. 340, 341): atrium with wide, arched anterior margin, concave median epigynal ledge; epigynal ducts short, in v-shaped position, spermathecae about their diameter apart, oval, twisted, in inverted v-shaped position, with one dorsal diverticulum.

OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: Queensland : Amber Station, near Fossilbrook Creek, 17 ° 459S, 144 ° 219E, Aug 17, 1979, grassy, low, open forest (K. McDonald, QMB S64523 ), 1♀ ; Mount Garnet , 17 ° 419S, 145 ° 079E, Feb. 24, 1972 (N. Coleman, QMB S64525 ), 1 Oi, same date (J. Thompson, QMB), 1Oi ; 50 km N Mount Garnet , 17 ° 419S, 145 ° 079E, Apr. 14– July 9, 2002, pitfall (J. Hasenpusch, QMB S64524 ), 1Oi .

DISTRIBUTION: Known only from northeastern Queensland (map 24).

Wydundra kohi , new species

Figures 342–346; Map 25

TYPE: Male holotype taken in pitfall trap at Davies Creek National park , 17 ° 009S, 145 ° 349E, Queensland (Oct. 29, 1991 – July 23, 1992; P. Lawless, R. Raven, M. Shaw), deposited in QMB ( S25095 ) .

ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a patronym in honor of Joseph Koh for his model of friendship, patience, and diplomacy.

DIAGNOSIS: Males and females have not been collected together but resemble those of W. garnet ; males have a longer basal embolar projection and a distinctively arched embolar tip (fig. 343), and females have a distally subdivided epigynal projection (fig. 345).

MALE: Total length 3.16. Carapace 1.36 long, 1.30 wide, 0.50 high, length/width 1.05; sternum 0.80 long, 0.80 wide, length/width 1.00; abdomen 1.80 long, 0.88 wide; coxa I 0.40 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:1.00:0.95:1.15. Cephalothorax, legs pale yellow; abdomen gray, venter pale. PME oval; eye group width 0.8 of caput width; AME 0.12; ALE 0.11; PME 0.16; PLE 0.1; AME–AME 0.04; AME–ALE 0.04; PME– PME 0.02; PME–PLE 0.04; ALE–PLE 0.04; eye group AME–PME 0.3; AME– AME 0.28; PME–PME 0.34. Clypeus 0.04 high. Abdomen covered with dark, slightly plumose setae; ALS 0.39 of abdominal length, more than their diameter apart. Tarsi III, IV ventrally with two rows of strong, stout setae. Palp (figs. 342–344): tegular apophyses, embolus situated on distal half of tegulum; median apophysis ventrally excavated, with two distal tips; sperm duct weakly u-shaped; embolus triangular, with arched tip, embolar base separated from tegulum, with long triangular, basal embolar projection; tibia about 1.8–2.0 times as long as wide, dorsally excavated; retrolateral tibial apophysis long, triangular, with bifid tip, small, dorsal tooth; femur with ventral process.

FEMALE: Total length 6.96. Carapace 2.72 long, 2.52 wide, 0.66 high, length/width 1.08; sternum 1.62 long, 1.44 wide, length/ width 1.12; abdomen 4.24 long, 2.48 wide; coxa I 0.96 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:1.00:0.98:1.10. Coloration as in male. Eye group width 0.73 of caput width; AME 0.28; ALE 0.20; PME 0.30; PLE 0.18; PME– PME 0.04; PME–PLE 0.06; eye group AME–PME 0.60; AME–AME 0.60; PME– PME 0.60. Clypeus 0.10 high. ALS 0.21 of abdominal length. Palps broken off. Epigynum (figs. 345, 346): atrium broadly bottleshaped; posterior margin with one slightly mshaped projection; epigynal ducts long, irregularly curved, spermathecae widely separat- ed, globular.

OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: Queensland: Einasleigh River, near Carpentaria Downs, 18 ° 439S, 144 ° 209E, June 12–13, 1997 (B., M. Baehr, S64704 ), 1♀.

DISTRIBUTION: Known only from northeastern Queensland (map 25).

Wydundra flattery , new species Queensland (Aug. 13–Sept. 29, 1991; L.

Figures 327–329; Map 23 Smyth), deposited in QMB ( S30635 ).

ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a TYPE: Male holotype taken in pitfall trap noun in apposition taken from the type at site 2, Cape Flattery, 15 ° 209S, 145 ° 189E, locality.

DIAGNOSIS: Males of this bizarre species can easily be recognized by the greatly elongated retrolateral tibial apophysis and the presence of a second, dorsal tibial apophysis (fig. 329).

MALE: Total length 2.70. Carapace 1.20 long, 1.16 wide, 0.40 high, length/width 1.03; sternum 0.78 long, 0.74 wide, length/width 1.05; abdomen 1.50 long, 0.78 wide; coxa I 0.40 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:1.00:0.90:1.10. Cephalothorax, legs orange; abdomen pale gray, dorsally with weak orange scutum, venter pale, epigastric area orange. Carapace weakly covered with gray, setae. Eye group width 0.72 of caput width; AME 0.12; ALE 0.10; PME 0.16; PLE 0.10; AME–AME 0.04; AME–ALE 0.02; PME– PME 0.02; PME–PLE 0.02; ALE–PLE 0.02; eye group AME–PME 0.30; AME–AME 0.28; PME–PME 0.32. Clypeus 0.04 high. Abdomen covered with dark, slightly plumose setae; ALS 0.41 of abdominal length, more than their diameter apart. Tarsi I–IV ventrally with two rows of short, stout setae. Palp (figs. 327–329): tegular apophyses, embolus situated on distal half of tegulum; median apophysis about twice as long as wide, cane-shaped; terminal apophysis long, finger-shaped, with medially bent tip, retrolaterally situated; sperm duct not visible; embolus with bifid tips, embolar base separated from tegulum, situated prolaterally; tibia about 1.8–2.0 times as long as wide, retrolateral tibial apophysis greatly elongated, with second dorsal apophysis.

FEMALE: Unknown.

OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: None.

DISTRIBUTION: Known only from northeastern Queensland (map 23).

Wydundra lowrie , new species

Figures 347–349; Map 23

TYPE: Male holotype from Lowrie Island, Great Barrier Reef , 13 ° 179S, 143 ° 369E, Queensland (Dec. 11, 1979; R. Buckley), deposited in QMB (S64519) .

ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a noun in apposition taken from the type locality.

DIAGNOSIS: Males of this bizarre species can easily be recognized by the small, bifid retrolateral tibial apophysis, which has both distally and dorsally directed branches (fig. 349).

MALE: Total length 3.22. Carapace 1.36 long, 1.26 wide, 0.52 high, length/width 1.08; sternum 0.80 long, 0.80 wide, length/width 1.00; abdomen 1.86 long, 0.90 wide; coxa I 0.46 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.95:0.82:1.08. Carapace, sternum, chelicerae, legs orange; endites, labium orange, distally pale; abdomen pale, dorsally with weak orange scutum, half moon-shaped pale spot in front of spinnerets. Carapace weakly covered with shiny, slim, recumbent scales. AME elevated; eye group width 0.83 of caput width; AME 0.14; ALE 0.12; PME 0.18; PLE 0.12; AME–AME 0.04; AME– ALE 0.02; PME–PME 0.02; PME–PLE 0.02; ALE–PLE 0.02; eye group AME– PME 0.32; AME–AME 0.32; PME–PME 0.36. Clypeus 0.06 high. Abdomen covered with shiny, cinnamon, recumbent scales; ALS 0.39 of abdominal length, more than their diameter apart. Palp (figs. 347–349): tegular apophyses, embolus situated on distal half of tegulum; median apophysis ventrally excavated; terminal apophysis long, triangular, with medially bent tip, medially situated; sperm duct weakly u-shaped; embolus thin, straight, embolar base separated from tegulum, hidden behind terminal apophysis, situated prolaterally; tibia about 1.8–2.0 times as long as wide, retrolateral

347, 350. Left male palp, prolateral view. 348, 351. Same, ventral view. 349, 352. Same, retrolateral view.

tibial apophysis short, bifid, with distally, dorsally directed branches, small more basal hook.

FEMALE: Unknown.

OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: None.

DISTRIBUTION: Known only from northeastern Queensland (map 23).

Wydundra ethabuka , new species

Figures 350–352; Map 24

TYPE: Male holotype taken in pitfall trap at Ethabuka Station, Simpson Desert , 23 ° 469S, 138 ° 289E, Queensland (Mar 1995; C. Dickman), deposited in QMB ( S34505 ) .

ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a noun in apposition taken from the type locality.

DIAGNOSIS: Males of this bizarre species can easily be recognized by the narrow basal terminal apophysis (fig. 350) and the relatively long, narrow median apophysis (fig. 351).

MALE: Total length 3.32. Carapace 1.52 long, 1.44 wide, 0.48 high, length/width 1.05; sternum 0.96 long, 0.82 wide, length/width 1.17; abdomen 1.80 long, 1 wide; coxa I 0.54 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.93:0.81:1.07. Cephalothorax, legs orange; abdomen pale gray, venter pale, epigastric area orange. Carapace weakly covered with gray, setae. Eye group width 0.85 of caput width; AME 0.16; ALE 0.14; PME 0.22; PLE 0.12; AME–AME 0.04; AME–ALE 0.04; PME–PME 0.02; PME– PLE 0.02; ALE–PLE 0.02; eye group AME– PME 0.40; AME–AME 0.36; PME–PME 0.42. Clypeus 0.06 high. Abdomen covered with shiny, cinnamon, recumbent scales; ALS 0.34 of abdominal length, about their diameter apart. Tarsi I–IV ventrally with two rows of short, stout setae. Palp (figs. 350– 352): conductor spatulate; median apophysis long, scythe-shaped; terminal apophysis straight, finger-shaped; sperm duct u-shaped; embolus finger-shaped, with sharp tip, embolar base separated from tegulum, situated prolaterally; tibia globose, retrolateral tibial apophysis triangular, with bifid tip.

FEMALE: Unknown.

OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: Northern Territory: between Frewena and Rockhampton Downs, ca. 18 ° 579S, 135 ° 109E, Oct. 1, 1976 (R. Penguilly, MNT A002964), 1Oi.

DISTRIBUTION: Known only from southwestern Queensland and the Northern Territory (map 24).

Wydundra gibb , new species

Figures 353–357; Map 24

TYPE: Male holotype from campsite on river at Kalumburu turnoff, 51 km E Gibb River, 15 ° 589S, 126 ° 519E, Western Australia (June 14, 1992; M. Harvey, J. Waldock), deposited in WAM (T45286) .

ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a noun in apposition taken from the type locality.

DIAGNOSIS: Males can easily be recognized by the sinuous prolateral apophysis on the embolar base (fig. 354), females by the beak-shaped anterior epigynal hood (fig. 356).

MALE: Total length 5.18. Carapace 2.30 long, 2.14 wide, 0.90 high, length/width 1.07; sternum 1.34 long, 1.20 wide, length/width 1.11; abdomen 2.88 long, 1.44 wide; coxa I 0.84 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.95:0.92:1.02. Carapace, sternum, chelicerae, legs orange; endites, labium orange, distally pale; abdomen pale, dorsally with small, pale spot in front of spinnerets. Carapace weakly covered with shiny, slim, recumbent scales. AME elevated; eye group width 0.76 of caput width; AME 0.26; ALE 0.16; PME 0.26; PLE 0.16; AME–AME 0.04; AME–ALE 0.04; PME–PME 0.08; PME– PLE 0.04; ALE–PLE 0.04; eye group AME– PME 0.50; AME–AME 0.56; PME–PME 0.58. Clypeus 0.10 high. Abdomen covered with gray, plumose setae; ALS 0.48 of abdominal length, more than their diameter apart, with long, triangular distal spines. Tarsi III, IV ventrally with two rows of strong, stout setae. Palp (figs. 353–355): cymbium with retrobasal hook; median apophysis ventrally excavated, with pointed tip, terminal apophysis absent; sperm duct weakly u-shaped; embolus finger-shaped, with sharp tip, short, embolar projection; embolar base separated from tegulum; tibia about 1.8–2.0 times as long as wide, dorsally excavated, retrolateral tibial apophysis triangular, with bifid tip.

FEMALE: Total length 6.12. Carapace 2.40 long, 2.28 wide, 1.00 high, length/width 1.05; sternum 1.40 long, 1.24 wide, length/ width 1.12; abdomen 3.72 long, 1.60 wide; coxa I 0.80 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:1.00:0.95:1.20. Coloration as in male. Eye group width 0.74 of caput width; AME 0.23; ALE 0.18; AME–AME 0.06; PME– PME 0.02; AME–AME 0.52; PME–PME 0.54. ALS 0.40 of abdominal length. Palpal femur with seven strong, ventral setae. Epigynum (figs. 356. 357): atrium with beak-shaped anterior epigynal hood, medially directed lateral projections; epigynal ducts short, flat, spermathecae widely separated, globular.

OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: Northern Territory: Daly River , 14 ° 469S, 131 ° 399E, Sept. 28, 1998 (O. Price, MNT A000987 ), 1♀ ; Gregory National Park , 0.3 km S Humbert Junction, 16 ° 079S, 130 ° 269E, June 1–16, 2001, flight intercept (L. Boutin, A. Calder, Oberprieler, ex QVM 13 :39822), 1♀ ; Keep River National Park, 15 ° 499S, 129 ° 029, June 10, 2001, campground at night (L. Boutin, QVM 13 :39833), 1♀. Western Australia: Dunham Hill, Great Northern Highway , 68 km N Turkey Creek, Kimberley region , 16 ° 239S, 128 ° 139E, June 1–12, 1999, pitfall, savanna woodland, triodia understory (M. Gray, G. Milledge, H. Smith, AMS KS57261 ), 1♀ ; Gibb River Crossing on Kalumburu Road , 16 ° 069S, 126 ° 319E, July 28, 1998 (D. Hirst, SAM NN11893 ), 1 Oi ; Victoria Highway, 26.2 km E Kununurra, Kimberley region , 15 ° 539S, 128 ° 569E, May 27–June 11, 1999, pitfall, savanna woodland, base of rocky outcrop (M. Gray, G. Milledge, H. Smith, AMS KS57259 ), 1♀ .

DISTRIBUTION: Known only from Western Australia and the Northern Territory (map 24).

Wydundra charnley , new species

Figures 358–360; Map 25

TYPE: Male holotype taken in malaise, trough, or pitfall trap in closed forest at Charnley River , 2 km SW of Rolly Hill, 16 ° 229S, 125 ° 129E, Western Australia (June 16–20, 1988; I. Naumann), deposited in WAM (T45264) .

ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a noun in apposition taken from the type locality.

DIAGNOSIS: Males resemble those of W. gibb in having a prolateral projection on the embolar base, but that projection is angular (fig. 359) and the retrolateral tibial apophysis is narrower than in that species (fig. 360).

MALE: Total length 3.12. Carapace 1.62 long, 1.46 wide, 0.54 high, length/width 1.11; sternum 0.96 long, 0.86 wide, length/width 1.11; abdomen 1.50 long, damaged 0 wide; coxa I 0.54 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.96:0.88:1.03. Body, legs pale yellow. Carapace weakly covered with shiny, slim, recumbent scales. Eye group width 0.77 of caput width; AME 0.15; ALE 0.14; PME 0.22; PLE 0.14; AME–AME 0.04; AME– ALE 0.04; PME–PME 0.02; PME–PLE 0.04; ALE–PLE 0.04; eye group AME–PME 0.38; AME–AME 0.34; PME–PME 0.40. Clypeus 0.06 high. Abdomen covered with shiny, recumbent scales; ALS 0.54 of abdominal length, about their diameter apart, with long, triangular distal spines. Tarsi I–IV ventrally with two rows of short, stout setae. Palp (figs. 358–360): cymbium long, slender, at least 2.2 times longer than wide, tip elongate; median apophysis ventrally excavated, with two distal tips; terminal apophysis absent; sperm duct semicircular; embolus scooped, with bifid tips, prolateral tip bent retrolaterally; embolar base separated from tegulum, with prolateral projection; tibia about 1.8–2.0 times as long as wide, dorsally excavated, retrolateral tibial apophysis triangular.

FEMALE: Unknown.

OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: None.

DISTRIBUTION: Known only from the type locality in Western Australia (map 25).

Wydundra daunton , new species

Figures 6, 13, 363–367; Map 25

TYPES: Male holotype and female allotype taken while night collecting at house at Daunton, via Ilfracombe , 23 ° 169S, 144 ° 499E, Queensland (Feb. 11, 1996; E. McKenzie), deposited in QMB (male 30658, female S65691 ) .

ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a noun in apposition taken from the type locality.

DIAGNOSIS: Males have a distinctively wide embolar tip (fig. 364); females have a pair of medially directed, conical epigynal protuberances (fig. 366).

MALE: Total length 4.46. Carapace 2.02 long, 1.88 wide, 0.70 high, length/width 1.07; sternum 1.14 long, 1.04 wide, length/width 1.10; abdomen 2.44 long, 1.40 wide; coxa I 0.70 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.97:0.85:1.11. Carapace orange, with dark filigree net pattern; sternum, chelicerae, legs orange; endites, labium orange, distally pale; abdomen gray, dorsally with weak orange scutum, small, pale spot in front of spinnerets, venter pale, epigastric area orange. Carapace weakly covered with gray, recumbent scales. Eye group width 0.72 of caput width; AME 0.18; ALE 0.14; PME 0.21; PLE 0.14; AME–AME 0.04; AME–ALE 0.02; PME–PME 0.02; PME–PLE 0.04; ALE–PLE 0.04; eye group AME–PME 0.44; AME–AME 0.4; PME–PME 0.44. Clypeus 0.10 high. Abdomen covered with gray, recumbent scales; ALS 0.43 of abdominal length, about their diameter apart. Tarsi I–IV ventrally with two rows of short, stout setae. Palp (figs. 363– 365): conductor originating distally, short, spatulate, with blunt tip; median apophysis ventrally excavated, with two distal tips; terminal apophysis absent; sperm duct ushaped; embolus finger-shaped, with blunt, indented tip, embolar base separated from tegulum, situated prolaterally; tibia about 1.8– 2.0 times as long as wide, retrolateral tibial apophysis triangular, with bent tip.

FEMALE: Total length 5.26. Carapace 2.06 long, 1.90 wide, 0.86 high, length/width 1.08; sternum 1.20 long, 1.06 wide, length/ width 1.13; abdomen 3.20 long, 1.60 wide; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.94: 0.85:1.14. Coloration as in male but without scutum. Eye group width 0.69 of caput width; ALE–PLE 0.02; eye group AME–PME 0.4. Clypeus 0.08 high. ALS 0.40 of abdominal length. Palpal femur with five long, ventral setae. Epigynum (figs. 366, 367) with narrow, inverted u-shaped anterior epigynal hood, medially directed lateral projections; epigynal ducts short, coiled, spermathecae about their diameter apart, globular.

OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: Queensland: Daunton, via Ilfracombe , 23 ° 169S, 144 ° 499E, Feb. 11, 1996, house, night collection (E. McKenzie, QMB S65692 ), 2♀, Aug. 24, 1996 (E. McKenzie, QMB S46999), 1♀ ; Longreach , 23 ° 279S, 144 ° 159E, July 14, 1988 (L. Nicholson, SAM NN11890 , 11891 ), 2 Oi ; May Downs Station, Mount Isa , 20 ° 269S, 139 ° 049E, Feb.– Apr. 1997 (R. Raven, QMB S49258 ), 1♀ ; Meta Park , 23 ° 449S, 146 ° 549E, summer 1998 ( QMB S67716), 2 Oi ; Mount Cameron Station, Winton , 22 ° 599S, 142 ° 349E, June 1977 (T. Tebble, QMB S66532 ), 1♀ ; Wycheproof , 23 ° 599S, 151 ° 019E, Jan. 21, 1999 ( QMB S67715 ), 2 Oi .

DISTRIBUTION: Known only from central and northwestern Queensland (map 25).

Wydundra morton , new species

Figures 361, 362; Map 26

TYPE: Female holotype taken in pitfall trap in brigalow vegetation at Morton Plains Station , 1.5 km by road N of south site, NE of Enngonia, 29 ° 019S, 146 ° 139E, New South Wales (Oct. 15, 1991; H. Parnaby), deposited in AMS ( KS32555 ) .

ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a noun in apposition taken from the type locality.

DIAGNOSIS: Females resemble those of W. daunton in epigynal morphology, but have a narrower anterior epigynal margin (fig. 361) and longer epigynal ducts, which extend anterior of the medially directed epigynal projections (fig. 362).

MALE: Unknown.

FEMALE: Total length 4.94. Carapace 2.08 long, 1.92 wide, 0.68 high, length/width 1.08; sternum 1.20 long, 1.02 wide, length/ width 1.18; abdomen 2.88 long, 1.88 wide; coxa I 0.74 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.94:0.89:1.13. Carapace orange, with dark filigree net pattern; sternum, chelicerae, legs orange; endites, labium orange, distally pale; abdomen gray, venter pale. Carapace weakly covered with gray, recumbent scales. Eye group width 0.70 of caput width; AME 0.20; ALE 0.14; PME 0.21; PLE 0.14; AME– AME 0.04; AME–ALE 0.02; PME–PME 0.02; PME–PLE 0.04; ALE–PLE 0.03; eye group AME–PME 0.40; AME–AME 0.44; PME–PME 0.44. Clypeus 0.08 high. Abdomen covered with gray, recumbent scales; ALS 0.49 of abdominal length, about their diameter apart. Tarsi I–IV ventrally with two rows of short, stout setae. Palpal femur with seven long, ventral setae. Epigynum (figs. 361, 362) with narrow, inverted vshaped anterior epigynal hood, with two sharp, medially directed lateral projections, two small, lateral, semicircular copulatory openings; epigynal ducts short, sausageshaped, spermathecae about their diameter apart, globular.

OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: None.

DISTRIBUTION: Known only from New

South Wales (map 26).

Wydundra humptydoo , new species

Figures 368–372; Map 26

TYPES: Male holotype and female allotype taken at an elevation of 190 m at Humpty Doo , 12 ° 379S, 131 ° 069E, Northern Territory (Dec. 8, 1996; N. Platnick, R. Raven, V. Ovtsharenko, K. Catley), deposit- ed in MNT ( A000490 ) .

ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a noun in apposition taken from the type locality.

DIAGNOSIS: Males can easily be recognized by the prolonged prolateral process on the palpal tegulum (fig. 369) and bifid tip of the retrolateral tibial apophysis (fig. 370), females by the triangular epigynal atrium with sinuous posterior margins (fig. 371).

MALE: Total length 4.54. Carapace 1.02 long, 0.96 wide, 0.76 high, length/width 1.06; sternum 1.18 long, 1.06 wide, length/width 1.11; abdomen 2.40 long, 1.12 wide; coxa I 0.80 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.92:0.82:0.95. Body, legs pale. Carapace weakly covered with shiny, slim, recumbent scales. AME; eye group width 0.68 of caput width; AME 0.22; ALE 0.16; PME 0.21; PLE 0.14; AME–AME 0.04; AME–ALE 0.02; PME–PME 0.02; PME–PLE 0.04; ALE– PLE 0.04; eye group AME–PME 0.48; AME–AME 0.48; PME–PME 0.46. Clypeus 0.08 high. Abdomen covered with gray, recumbent scales; ALS 0.46 of abdominal length, more than their diameter apart. Palp (figs. 368–370): cymbium retrolaterally straight; tegular apophyses, embolus situated on distal half of tegulum; conductor originating distally, spatulate; median apophysis spatulate; terminal apophysis long, triangular, with medially bent tip, prolaterally situated; sperm duct weakly u-shaped; embolus long, finger-shaped, with sharp tip, embolar base separated from tegulum, hidden behind terminal apophysis, situated distally; tibia about 1.8–2.0 times as long as wide, retrolateral tibial apophysis long, triangular, with bifid tip.

FEMALE: Total length 4.98. Carapace 2.02 long, 1.86 wide, 0.70 high, length/width 1.08; sternum 1.20 long, 1.16 wide, length/ width 1.03; abdomen 2.96 long, 1.40 wide; coxa I 0.70 long; relative length of coxae I–IV 1.00:0.97:0.94:1.20. Coloration as in male. AME 0.20; PME 0.24; eye group AME–PME 0.46; AME–AME 0.44; PME–PME 0.50. Clypeus 0.06 high. ALS 0.37 of abdominal length. Palpal femur with nine long, ventral setae. Epigynum (figs. 371, 372): atrium large, with inverted u-shaped anterior margin, sinuous posterior margin; epigynal ducts short, medially widened, spermathecae contiguous, globular.

OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED: Northern Territory: W Alligator Mouth, 12 ° 119S, 132 ° 169E, Nov. 12, 1979 (R. Raven, QMB S65694), 1 Oi ; Berrimah, 12 ° 259S, 130 ° 559E, May 7–14, pitfall, lawn (T. Churchill, MNT A000957 ), 1♀ ; Darwin , 12 ° 289S, 130 ° 509E, Feb. 9–13, 1945 (B. Malkin, AMNH), 1 Oi ; East Point , 12 ° 259S, 130 ° 499E, May 1–31, 1975 (R. Pengilley, MNT A002959 ), 1 Oi ; Humpty Doo , 12 ° 379S, 131 ° 069E, Dec. 8, 1996, elev. 190 m (N. Platnick, R. Raven, V. Ovtsharenko, K. Catley, AMNH), 3♀ ; Kakadu National Park, Kapalga , 12 ° 239S, 132 ° 189E, Nov. 5, 1986, pitfall, open forest (A. Anderson, WAM T45320), 1♀ ; Kakadu National Park, Kapalga , 12 ° 299S, 132 ° 199E, Oct. 1, 1986, pitfall, woodland (A. Anderson, WAM T45312), 1 Oi ; Mary River, crossing of Arnham Land Road , 12 ° 339S, 131 ° 419E, Nov. 1, 1984 (M., B. Baehr, QMB S65693), 1♀ ; Wildman River , 12 ° 209S, 131 ° 569E, Dec. 20, 1989, cashew plantation (M. Malipatil, W. Houston, MNT A002960 ), 2 Oi .

DISTRIBUTION: Known only from the

Northern Territory (map 26).