MurphydrelaMurphydrela is a genus of spiders in the family Zodariidae.DistributionMurphydrela occurs in East and Central Africa.EtymologyThe genus, as well the species M. francescae and M. johannis, are named in honor of arachnologists John and Frances Murphy. M. michaelis honors arachnologist Michael Roberts.Species, this genus includes five species:Murphydrela francescae Jocqué & Russell-Smith, 2022 – DR CongoMurphydrela johannis Jocqué & Russell-Smith, 2022 – DR Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, MalawiMurphydrela kreagra – BurundiMurphydrela michaelis Jocqué & Russell-Smith, 2022 – KenyaMurphydrela neptuna – Burundi