A revision of the genus Allotrochosina Roewer (Araneae : Lycosidae)

Abstract

The lycosid spider genus Allotrochosina Roewer is reinstated with two valid species: A. schauinslandi (Simon) (New Zealand), which is redescribed, and A. karri, sp. nov. (Western Australia). Notes on the subfamilial placement, biology, distribution and biogeography of Allotrochosina are given.