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Two rare wetland spider species new to Slovakia: Larinia elegans Spassky, 1939 and Tetragnatha reimoseri (Roșca, 1939) (Araneae, Araneidae, Tetragnathidae)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We report the first Slovak records of Larinia elegans Spassky, 1939 and Tetragnatha reimoseri (Roșca, 1939) based on adult females and a juvenile from wetland habitats in western and southern Slovakia. These findings extend the known Central European ranges for both species. The finding of T. reimoseri adds a new locality within its fragmented European distribution, whereas the record of L. elegans contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of its overall distribution. Diagnostic characters, photographs of specimens, and habitat details are provided to support identification and future monitoring efforts.

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DOI: 10.15560/21.6.1160

Authors: Pavol Purgat, Anna Šestáková, Stanislav Korenko, Peter Gajdoš

Institutions: Slovak Academy of Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Language: English

Topic: Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $161

Funders: Grantová Agentura České Republiky, Vedecká Grantová Agentúra MŠVVaŠ SR a SAV