Genus Feltria Koenike, 1892

Diagnosis: Character states as given for the family (see Smith 1976) such that: Dorsal plate 1–2 times as long as wide, CX­I fused with CX­II or separate, CX­II and CX­III fused.

Preliminary genus diagnosis: Dp large, covering nearly the entire idiosoma (in unengorged specimens), Dp bearing four pairs of setae, surface of Dp distinctly striated. Venter on each side with coxal plates I separate or fused medially with fused coxal plates II and III. The suture line of CX­II+III distinct laterally and obliterated medially. CX­III bearing C4, CX­I bearing C1 and C2, C3 lacking. Expp small and bearing setae E1 and E2. Setae V1­V3 simple and fine. Legs five­segmented and distinctly striated.