Pulcherula


Pulcherula is a genus of spiders in the family Salticidae.

Distribution

Pulcherula is endemic to West Africa, with both species occurring in Guinea and Pulcherula magna additionally found in Ivory Coast.

Etymology

The genus name refers to the spider's coloration. The species name of P. magna refers to its large palpal size. P. scintillans is named for its shimmering abdomen.

Species

, this genus includes two species:Pulcherula magna Wesołowska & Russell-Smith, 2022Guinea, Ivory CoastPulcherula scintillans Wesołowska & Henrard, 2025Guinea