Lapsias
Lapsias is a spider genus of the jumping spider family, Salticidae.
Phylogeny
Lapsias, Galianora and Thrandina are informally classified as "lapsiines". These are believed to be basal jumping spiders. While Galianora and Thrandina are sister genera, it is not certain if they form a clade with Lapsias, or if the common characteristics are symplesiomorphic.Description
Lapsias lorax is typical of the genus, with large eyes and prominent male palps. There is a short video of Lapsias lorax, showing typical jumping spider behavior.Species
, the World Spider Catalog accepted 12 species:Lapsias canandea Maddison, 2012 – EcuadorLapsias ciliatus Simon, 1900 – VenezuelaLapsias cyrboides Simon, 1900 – VenezuelaLapsias estebanensis Simon, 1900 – VenezuelaLapsias guamani Maddison, 2012 – EcuadorLapsias iguaque – ColombiaLapsias lorax Maddison, 2012 – EcuadorLapsias quimbaya – ColombiaLapsias tayrona – ColombiaLapsias tequendama – ColombiaLapsias tovarensis Simon, 1901 – VenezuelaLapsias walekeru – ColombiaLapsias melanopygus Caporiacco, 1947 is considered a doubtful name.