Yueleptoneta

Yueleptoneta is a monotypic genus of spiders in the family Leptonetidae containing the single species, Yueleptoneta dongxing.

Distribution

Yueleptoneta dongxing is endemic to Guangdong Province of China.

Etymology

The genus name is a combination of, the abbreviation for Guangdong Province, and related genus Leptoneta.
The species is named after the type locality, Dongxing Village in Heyuan City, Guangdong Province.

Taxonomy

Yueleptoneta is distinct from the other genera in the chelicerae having the stridulatory file on the lateral margin and the male palp having a tarsal spur, lacking strong spines or apophyses on the femur and tibia.