Revision of the genus Isopedella (Araneae : Heteropodidae)

Abstract

The genus Isopedella Hirst is redefined and the valid species, I. cana (Simon), I. cerussata (Simon), I. conspersa (Koch), I. flavida (Koch), I. frenchi (Hogg), I. inola (Strand), I. leai (Hogg), I. meraukensis (Chrysanthus) and I. saundersi (Hogg), are revised. I. pessleri (Thorell), the type species, is diagnosed and the genus is redefined. I. terangana (Strand) from New Guinea is discussed. I. ardrossana (Hogg), I. tepperi (Hogg) and I. tietzi (Hogg) are synonyms of I. leai. Zsopeda maculigaster (Strand) is a synonym of I. conspersa. Seven new species are described as I. ambathala, I. castanea, I. cerina, I. gibsandi, I. maculosa, I. tindalei and I. victorialis. Three species-groups are recognised. A key is provided for Australian species.