Zenonina


Zenonina is a genus of African spiders in the family Lycosidae with six described species. It was first described in 1898 by Eugène Simon.

Description

Females measure 6-7 mm in total length, males 5-6 mm. Members of this genus are recognized by the different shape of the carapace and abdomen. They lack the typical lycosid bands on the carapace and abdomen.
The carapace is round with the eye region narrowed and bearing strong setae. On the thoracic region, the carapace has a strong indentation where the abdomen fits in. The abdomen has a triangular shape.
The legs are strong and the femur and tibiae of the front legs bear strong setae.

Species

, this genus includes six species:Zenonina albocaudata Lawrence, 1952 – South AfricaZenonina fusca Caporiacco, 1941 – EthiopiaZenonina mystacina Simon, 1898 – Namibia, South AfricaZenonina rehfousi Lessert, 1933AngolaZenonina squamulata Strand, 1908EthiopiaZenonina vestita Simon, 1898 – Ethiopia