Hermotimus coriaceus Simon, 1903

Figs 26–27

Hermotimus coriaceus Simon, 1903b: 120 .

Hermotimus coriaceus – Simon 1903a: 762, figs 901–903. — Prószyński 1987: fig. on p. 43. — Szűts 2007: 87, figs 7–15.

Material examined

UGANDA • 1 ♂; Masindi distr., Budongo Forest; 1°45′ N, 31°25′ E; dry season; 1–15 Jan. 1997; T. Wagner leg.; ZFMK 2977 • 1 ♂; same collection data as for preceding; ZFMK 2906 • 1 ♂; Bundibugyo distr., Semliki; 0°44′ N, 29°57′ E; 670 m a.s.l.; 5–12 Feb. 1997; T. Wagner leg.; ZFMK 3826 .

Description

For description see Szűts (2007). General appearance of male in Fig. 26A, male chelicera in Fig. 26B. Palpal organ as in Figs 26D–E, 27B–C. One male (ZFMK 2977) has a slightly thinner embolus (Figs 26C, 27A), and may represent another species.

Distribution

Previously known only from West Africa, recorded from Uganda for the first time.