Phintellosa gen. nov.

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Type species

Maevia comosissima Simon, 1886 .

Diagnosis

Phintellosa gen. nov. resembles Phintella Strand, 1906 in body form and genitalia structure. The male differs by having an oval cavity on the retrolateral surface of the palpal tibia. The female can be distinguished by the lateral position of copulatory openings that are considerably more distant from each other in comparison to Phintella .

Etymology

The name is derived from the name Phintella and refers to the similarity of both genera. The gender is feminine.

Description

See species description below.

Composition

The type species only.