Progradungula, a new cribellate genus of the spider family Gradungulidae (Araneae)

Abstract

Progradungula carraiensis, gen. nov., sp. nov., from the Carrai Bat Cave, N.S.W., is described as the first cribellate representative of the family Gradungulidae. The phylogenetic significance of the spider is discussed and some aspects of ethology, anatomy and development of this and other gradungulid spiders outlined.