Dysdera dunini Deeleman-Reinhold, 1988

Figs 7A–D, 10G, H, 13E

Dysdera dunini Deeleman-Reinhold, in Deeleman-Reinhold & Deeleman 1988: 178, figs 107–109 (♂).

Dysdera dunini: Dunin 1992b: 65, fig. 10 (♂♀).

For the complete list of taxonomic references see WSC (2023).

Material. GEORGIA: Republic of Abkhazia: 1♂ 2♀ (ZMMU), Sukhumi, left bank of Kelasuri river, 42°58'N 41°04'E, 11.10.2004 (Y.M. Marusik) ; 1♂ 1♀ (ZMMU), env. of Pitsunda, Ldzaa Vill., 43°10'N 40°22'E, 16.10.2004 (Y.M. Marusik) ; Autonomous Republic of Adjara: 1♂ 1♀ 2j. (ZMMU), Chakva, 41°43'N 41°43'E, 21.07.2012 (Y.M. Marusik) . RUSSIA: Krasnodar Krai: 1♂ (ZMMU), Gelendzhik, Markotkh, 44°36'27"N 38°04'12"E, 31.04– 01.05.2016 (K.V. Makarov, O.L. Makarova) .

Comments. This species has been treated in six taxonomic publications (WSC 2023). It is highly abundant and has been reported from more localities in the Caucasus than any other species, with a total of 63 recorded localities (Otto 2022). It primarily inhabits lowland and low mountain areas up to 1000 m, and can be found in various types of forests (Dunin 1992b).

Deeleman-Reinhold & Deeleman (1988) indicate that the holotype is from Baku. However, all other recorded occurrences of D. dunini are located approximately 500 km west of Baku. Considering that the Absheron Peninsula, including Baku, has been extensively studied by numerous collectors, including Pyotr Dunin, it is highly likely that the male holotype was mislabelled.

Distribution. Its range stretches from the western part of Anatolia (ca. 31°12'E), extending eastwards to Tbilisi (if the possibility of mislabelling the type locality is considered). The northern boundary of its distribution reaches approximately 45°N, encompassing areas in the Crimea and Krasnodar Krai. The southernmost recorded locality is in Anatolia at ca. 40°27'N. In the Caucasus, it is found mostly in central and west part of the region: Georgia (including Abkhazia and South Ossetia), Adygea, Krasnodar Krai, and Stavropol Krai.