Vitriemboli


Vitriemboli is a genus of spiders in the family Theraphosidae.

Distribution

The genus Vitriemboli is found in Argentina and Bolivia.

Etymology

The genus name is a combination of Latin vitreus "glass" and embolus, referring to the Prince Rupert's drop shape of the male palpal bulb. V. diaguita honors the indigenous Diaguita people. V. herzogi honors ornithologist Sebastian K. Herzog, one of the collectors.

Species

, this genus includes two species: